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
1590–1590
Murad III
Ottoman Empire
1590–1590
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1590–1590
John III of Sweden
Sweden
1590–1590
Henry IV of France
France
1590–1590
Wanli Emperor
China
1590–1590
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1590–1590
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1590–1590
James VI and I
Scotland
1590–1590
Emperor Go-Yōzei
Japan
1590–1590
Philip II of Spain
Portugal
1590–1590
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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