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.
Juliana of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1963–1978
Elizabeth II
Great Britain
1963–1978
Hirohito
Japan
1963–1978
Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden
Sweden
1963–1973
Juan Carlos I of Spain
Spain
1975–1978
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
Sweden
1973–1978
Şehzade Ali Vâsib
Ottoman Empire
1977–1978
Şehzade Mehmed Abdulaziz
Ottoman Empire
1973–1977
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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