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.
Osman I
Ottoman Empire
1316–1322
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1316–1322
Edward II of England
England
1316–1322
James II of Aragon
Spain
1316–1322
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1316–1322
Robert I of Scotland
Scotland
1316–1322
Pope John XXII
Papacy
1316–1322
Prince Morikuni
Japan (Shogunate)
1316–1322
Ayurbarwada Buyantu Khan
China
1316–1320
Emperor Go-Daigo
Japan
1318–1322
Gegeen Khan
China
1320–1322
Magnus IV of Sweden
Sweden
1319–1322
Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1316–1319
Emperor Hanazono
Japan
1316–1318
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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