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
1591–1591
Murad III
Ottoman Empire
1591–1591
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1591–1591
John III of Sweden
Sweden
1591–1591
Henry IV of France
France
1591–1591
Wanli Emperor
China
1591–1591
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1591–1591
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1591–1591
James VI and I
Scotland
1591–1591
Emperor Go-Yōzei
Japan
1591–1591
Philip II of Spain
Portugal
1591–1591
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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