The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Henry VIII of England
England
1509–1519
Selim I
Ottoman Empire
1512–1519
Zhengde Emperor
China
1508–1519
Bayezid II
Ottoman Empire
1508–1512
Emperor Go-Kashiwabara
Japan
1508–1519
Ashikaga Yoshitane
Japan (Shogunate)
1508–1519
Manuel I of Portugal
Portugal
1508–1519
Ferdinand II of Aragon
Spain
1508–1516
Henry VII of England
England
1508–1509
Louis XII of France
France
1508–1515
James IV of Scotland
Scotland
1508–1513
Francis I of France
France
1515–1519
Pope Leo X
Papacy
1513–1519
James V of Scotland
Scotland
1513–1519
Pope Julius II
Papacy
1508–1513
Charles V
Spain
1516–1519
Meanwhile in history
One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.
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