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.
Frederick William I of Prussia
Prussia
1721–1724
Peter the Great
Russia
1721–1724
Kangxi Emperor
China
1721–1722
Louis XV of France
France
1721–1724
George I of Great Britain
Great Britain
1721–1724
Ahmed III
Ottoman Empire
1721–1724
Muhammad Shah
Mughal Empire
1721–1724
Philip V of Spain
Spain
1721–1724
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1721–1724
Emperor Nakamikado
Japan
1721–1724
Tokugawa Yoshimune
Japan (Shogunate)
1721–1724
John V of Portugal
Portugal
1721–1724
Frederick I of Sweden
Sweden
1721–1724
Yongzheng Emperor
China
1722–1724
Louis I of Spain
Spain
1724–1724
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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