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
1566–1572
Selim II
Ottoman Empire
1566–1572
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1566–1572
Charles IX of France
France
1566–1572
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1566–1572
John III of Sweden
Sweden
1568–1572
Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1566–1572
Emperor Ōgimachi
Japan
1566–1572
Sebastian, King of Portugal
Portugal
1566–1572
Longqing Emperor
China
1567–1572
Suleiman the Magnificent
Ottoman Empire
1566–1566
Ashikaga Yoshiaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1568–1572
Erik XIV
Sweden
1566–1568
Jiajing Emperor of Ming
China
1566–1567
Mary, Queen of Scots
Scotland
1566–1567
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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