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.
Edward I of England
England
1294–1307
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1294–1307
Osman I
Ottoman Empire
1299–1307
Philip IV of France
France
1294–1307
James II of Aragon
Spain
1294–1307
Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1294–1307
Birger, King of Sweden
Sweden
1294–1307
Prince Hisaaki
Japan (Shogunate)
1294–1307
Pope Boniface VIII
Papacy
1295–1303
Emperor Go-Nijō
Japan
1301–1307
Emperor Fushimi
Japan
1294–1298
Emperor Go-Fushimi
Japan
1298–1301
John of Scotland
Scotland
1294–1296
Pope Clement V
Papacy
1305–1307
Robert I of Scotland
Scotland
1306–1307
Pope Benedict XI
Papacy
1303–1304
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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