Explore who held power in each world throne this year.

Spain
Alfonso XIII
all year
Western Europe

Netherlands
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
all year
Western Europe

Sweden
Gustaf V of Sweden
all year
Northern Europe

Prussia
Wilhelm II
until 9 Nov
Central Europe

Austria
Charles I of Austria
until 12 Nov
Central Europe

Papacy
Pope Benedict XV
all year
Southern Europe

Ottoman Empire
Mehmed V
until 3 Jul
Eastern Mediterranean

Japan
Emperor Taishō
all year
East Asia