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
1724–1730
Peter II of Russia
Russia
1727–1730
Louis XV of France
France
1724–1730
Ahmed III
Ottoman Empire
1724–1730
Muhammad Shah
Mughal Empire
1724–1730
Yongzheng Emperor
China
1724–1730
Catherine I of Russia
Russia
1725–1727
Philip V of Spain
Spain
1724–1730
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1724–1730
Emperor Nakamikado
Japan
1724–1730
Tokugawa Yoshimune
Japan (Shogunate)
1724–1730
John V of Portugal
Portugal
1724–1730
Frederick I of Sweden
Sweden
1724–1730
Peter the Great
Russia
1724–1725
George I of Great Britain
Great Britain
1724–1727
George II of Great Britain
Great Britain
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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