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.
Henry VIII of England
England
1522–1523
Suleiman the Magnificent
Ottoman Empire
1522–1523
Francis I of France
France
1522–1523
Jiajing Emperor of Ming
China
1522–1523
Charles V
Spain
1522–1523
Charles V
Holy Roman Empire
1522–1523
James V of Scotland
Scotland
1522–1523
Emperor Go-Kashiwabara
Japan
1522–1523
Ashikaga Yoshiharu
Japan (Shogunate)
1522–1523
John III of Portugal
Portugal
1522–1523
Gustav I of Sweden
Sweden
1523–1523
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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