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