
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.

Louis XIV of France
France
1689–1691

Aurangzeb
Mughal Empire
1689–1691

Kangxi Emperor
China
1689–1691

Charles II of Spain
Spain
1689–1691

William III of England
England
1689–1691

Mary II of England
England
1689–1691

Suleiman II
Ottoman Empire
1689–1691

Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1689–1691

Mary II of England
Scotland
1689–1691

Emperor Higashiyama
Japan
1689–1691

Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Japan (Shogunate)
1689–1691

Peter II of Portugal
Portugal
1689–1691

Charles XI of Sweden
Sweden
1689–1691
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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