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
1585–1590
Murad III
Ottoman Empire
1585–1590
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1585–1590
John III of Sweden
Sweden
1585–1590
Wanli Emperor
China
1585–1590
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1585–1590
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1585–1590
Philip II of Spain
Portugal
1585–1590
Henry III of France
France
1585–1589
Emperor Go-Yōzei
Japan
1586–1590
James VI and I
Scotland
1587–1590
Ashikaga Yoshiaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1585–1588
Henry IV of France
France
1589–1590
Emperor Ōgimachi
Japan
1585–1586
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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