King William IV
Philip Ziegler
Ziegler's authoritative biography of the 'Sailor King' who cleared the path to Victoria's reign.
William IV of the United Kingdom
- Life
- 1765–1837
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.
Nicholas I of Russia
Russia
1830–1837
Frederick William III of Prussia
Prussia
1830–1837
Francis I of Austria
Austria
1830–1835
William I of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1830–1837
Isabella II of Spain
Spain
1833–1837
Mahmud II
Ottoman Empire
1830–1837
Akbar Shah II
Mughal Empire
1830–1837
Daoguang Emperor
China
1830–1837
Maria II of Portugal
Portugal
1834–1837
Emperor Ninkō
Japan
1830–1837
Ferdinand I of Austria
Austria
1835–1837
Charles XIV John of Sweden
Sweden
1830–1837
Tokugawa Ienari
Japan (Shogunate)
1830–1837
Pope Gregory XVI
Papacy
1831–1837
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
Austria
1830–1835
Ferdinand VII of Spain
Spain
1830–1833
Miguel I of Portugal
Portugal
1830–1834
Tokugawa Ieyoshi
Japan (Shogunate)
1837–1837
Pope Pius VIII
Papacy
1830–1830
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