The Romanovs: 1613–1918
Simon Sebag Montefiore
Peter II's tragically short reign, a teenage emperor caught between Dolgorukov factions.
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.
Frederick William I of Prussia
Prussia
1727–1730
Louis XV of France
France
1727–1730
Ahmed III
Ottoman Empire
1727–1730
Muhammad Shah
Mughal Empire
1727–1730
Yongzheng Emperor
China
1727–1730
Philip V of Spain
Spain
1727–1730
George II of Great Britain
Great Britain
1727–1730
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1727–1730
Emperor Nakamikado
Japan
1727–1730
Tokugawa Yoshimune
Japan (Shogunate)
1727–1730
John V of Portugal
Portugal
1727–1730
Pope Benedict XIII
Papacy
1727–1730
Frederick I of Sweden
Sweden
1727–1730
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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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Peter II of Russia's life and times.
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