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.
Elizabeth I of England
England
1560–1565
Suleiman the Magnificent
Ottoman Empire
1560–1565
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1560–1565
Jiajing Emperor of Ming
China
1560–1565
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1560–1565
Mary, Queen of Scots
Scotland
1560–1565
Emperor Ōgimachi
Japan
1560–1565
Charles IX of France
France
1560–1565
Sebastian, King of Portugal
Portugal
1560–1565
Ashikaga Yoshiteru
Japan (Shogunate)
1560–1565
Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1560–1564
Erik XIV
Sweden
1560–1565
Francis II of France
France
1560–1560
Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1564–1565
Gustav I of Sweden
Sweden
1560–1560
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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