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.
James VI and I
England
1605–1621
Jahangir I
Mughal Empire
1605–1621
Ahmed I
Ottoman Empire
1605–1617
Philip III of Spain
Spain
1605–1621
Wanli Emperor
China
1605–1620
James VI and I
Scotland
1605–1621
Tokugawa Hidetada
Japan (Shogunate)
1605–1621
Philip III of Spain
Portugal
1605–1621
Emperor Go-Mizunoo
Japan
1611–1621
Louis XIII of France
France
1610–1617
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
Sweden
1611–1621
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1605–1612
Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1612–1619
Henry IV of France
France
1605–1610
Emperor Go-Yōzei
Japan
1605–1611
Charles IX of Sweden
Sweden
1605–1611
Osman II
Ottoman Empire
1618–1621
Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1619–1621
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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