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.
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Austria
1915–1916
Wilhelm II
Prussia
1915–1916
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
Netherlands
1915–1916
Mehmed V
Ottoman Empire
1915–1916
Alfonso XIII
Spain
1915–1916
Nicholas II of Russia
Russia
1915–1916
Emperor Taishō
Japan
1915–1916
Pope Benedict XV
Papacy
1915–1916
Gustaf V of Sweden
Sweden
1915–1916
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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