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.
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1592–1605
Elizabeth I of England
England
1592–1603
Mehmed III
Ottoman Empire
1595–1603
Henry IV of France
France
1592–1605
Wanli Emperor
China
1592–1605
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1592–1605
James VI and I
Scotland
1592–1605
Emperor Go-Yōzei
Japan
1592–1605
Murad III
Ottoman Empire
1592–1595
Ahmed I
Ottoman Empire
1603–1605
James VI and I
England
1603–1605
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Japan (Shogunate)
1603–1605
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1592–1598
Philip III of Spain
Spain
1598–1605
John III of Sweden
Sweden
1592–1592
Philip II of Spain
Portugal
1592–1598
Philip III of Spain
Portugal
1598–1605
Sigismund III Vasa
Sweden
1592–1599
Charles IX of Sweden
Sweden
1604–1605
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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