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.
Francis I of Austria
Austria
1807–1808
Alexander I of Russia
Russia
1807–1808
Frederick William III of Prussia
Prussia
1807–1808
Napoleon I
France
1807–1808
Akbar Shah II
Mughal Empire
1807–1808
Jiaqing Emperor
China
1807–1808
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
Austria
1807–1808
Emperor Kōkaku
Japan
1807–1808
Tokugawa Ienari
Japan (Shogunate)
1807–1808
Maria I of Portugal
Portugal
1807–1808
Pope Pius VII
Papacy
1807–1808
Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden
Sweden
1807–1808
Charles IV of Spain
Spain
1807–1808
Joseph Bonaparte
Spain
1808–1808
Ferdinand VII of Spain
Spain
1808–1808
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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