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.
Elizabeth I of England
England
1572–1585
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1572–1585
Murad III
Ottoman Empire
1574–1585
John III of Sweden
Sweden
1572–1585
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1572–1585
Wanli Emperor
China
1572–1585
Emperor Ōgimachi
Japan
1572–1585
Henry III of France
France
1574–1585
Ashikaga Yoshiaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1572–1585
Selim II
Ottoman Empire
1572–1574
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1576–1585
Sebastian, King of Portugal
Portugal
1572–1578
Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1572–1576
Philip II of Spain
Portugal
1580–1585
Charles IX of France
France
1572–1574
Henry, King of Portugal
Portugal
1578–1580
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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