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.
James VI and I
England
1620–1620
Jahangir I
Mughal Empire
1620–1620
Louis XIII of France
France
1620–1620
Osman II
Ottoman Empire
1620–1620
Philip III of Spain
Spain
1620–1620
Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1620–1620
James VI and I
Scotland
1620–1620
Emperor Go-Mizunoo
Japan
1620–1620
Tokugawa Hidetada
Japan (Shogunate)
1620–1620
Philip III of Spain
Portugal
1620–1620
Pope Paul V
Papacy
1620–1620
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
Sweden
1620–1620
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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