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.
Suleiman the Magnificent
Ottoman Empire
1550–1555
Henry II of France
France
1550–1555
Jiajing Emperor of Ming
China
1550–1555
Charles V
Spain
1550–1555
Charles V
Holy Roman Empire
1550–1555
Mary I
England
1553–1555
Mary, Queen of Scots
Scotland
1550–1555
Emperor Go-Nara
Japan
1550–1555
Ashikaga Yoshiteru
Japan (Shogunate)
1550–1555
John III of Portugal
Portugal
1550–1555
Gustav I of Sweden
Sweden
1550–1555
Edward VI of England
England
1550–1553
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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