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
1305–1314
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1305–1314
Philip IV of France
France
1305–1314
James II of Aragon
Spain
1305–1314
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1305–1314
Edward I of England
England
1305–1307
Robert I of Scotland
Scotland
1306–1314
Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1305–1314
Edward II of England
England
1307–1314
Emperor Hanazono
Japan
1308–1314
Prince Morikuni
Japan (Shogunate)
1308–1314
Külüg Khan
China
1307–1311
Ayurbarwada Buyantu Khan
China
1311–1314
Emperor Go-Nijō
Japan
1305–1308
Temür Khan
China
1305–1307
Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1312–1313
Prince Hisaaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1305–1308
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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