Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
- Life
- 1527–1576
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.
Elizabeth I of England
England
1564–1576
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1564–1576
Selim II
Ottoman Empire
1566–1574
John III of Sweden
Sweden
1568–1576
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1564–1576
Emperor Ōgimachi
Japan
1564–1576
Sebastian, King of Portugal
Portugal
1564–1576
Charles IX of France
France
1564–1574
Murad III
Ottoman Empire
1574–1576
Suleiman the Magnificent
Ottoman Empire
1564–1566
Ashikaga Yoshiaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1568–1576
Longqing Emperor
China
1567–1572
Pope Pius V
Papacy
1566–1572
Wanli Emperor
China
1572–1576
Henry III of France
France
1574–1576
Pope Gregory XIII
Papacy
1572–1576
Jiajing Emperor of Ming
China
1564–1567
Mary, Queen of Scots
Scotland
1564–1567
Erik XIV
Sweden
1564–1568
Pope Pius IV
Papacy
1564–1565
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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