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.
Alexander II of Russia
Russia
1876–1876
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Austria
1876–1876
Emperor Meiji
Japan
1876–1876
Wilhelm I
Prussia
1876–1876
William III of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1876–1876
Victoria
Great Britain
1876–1876
Guangxu Emperor
China
1876–1876
Alfonso XII of Spain
Spain
1876–1876
Luís I of Portugal
Portugal
1876–1876
Pope Pius IX
Papacy
1876–1876
Oscar II of Sweden
Sweden
1876–1876
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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