
Tokugawa Iesada
- Life
- 1824–1858
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.

Isabella II of Spain
Spain
1853–1858

Franz Joseph I of Austria
Austria
1853–1858

Frederick William IV of Prussia
Prussia
1853–1858

William III of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1853–1858

Alexander II of Russia
Russia
1855–1858

Napoleon III
France
1853–1858

Nicholas I of Russia
Russia
1853–1855

Victoria
Great Britain
1853–1858

Abdülmecid I
Ottoman Empire
1853–1858

Xianfeng Emperor
China
1853–1858

Hong Xiuquan
China
1853–1858

Bahadur Shah Zafar
Mughal Empire
1853–1857

Emperor Kōmei
Japan
1853–1858

Pope Pius IX
Papacy
1853–1858

Oscar I of Sweden
Sweden
1853–1858

Pedro V of Portugal
Portugal
1853–1858

Maria II of Portugal
Portugal
1853–1853
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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