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.
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1914–1922
Wilhelm II
Prussia
1914–1918
Alfonso XIII
Spain
1914–1922
Emperor Taishō
Japan
1914–1922
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Austria
1914–1916
Gustaf V of Sweden
Sweden
1914–1922
Charles I of Austria
Austria
1916–1918
Mehmed V
Ottoman Empire
1914–1918
Mehmed VI
Ottoman Empire
1918–1922
Nicholas II of Russia
Russia
1914–1917
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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