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Death of Queen Elizabeth II: The longest-serving monarchs on the throne

Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at the age of 96, just months after celebrating her 70th anniversary on the throne. She was the first British monarch to reach that milestone and now the UK is mourning the loss of her.

How does Elizabeth II’s reign compare to that of other monarchs? Some remained on the throne for decades setting their own records. Next, we count who has held the throne for the longest time in the history of the world.

Louis XIV, King of France

Birth : September 5, 1638
death : September 1, 1715
Title : King of France
Reign : 72 years (1643-1715)

King Louis XIV of France, also known as Louis the Great or Sun King, is the symbol of the absolute monarchy of the classical era. He ruled France from 1643 to 1715, mainly from his palace at Versailles.

He assumed the throne at the age of four years and eight months, according to the Encyclopedia BritannicaLouis XIV saw himself as God’s representative on earth and considered all disobedience and rebellion to be sinful.

Louis XIV wanted France to be powerful and prosperous, but he didn’t care much for the welfare of the people. And although he has been branded a tyrant, Voltaire said that: “His name can never be uttered without respect and without invoking the image of an eternally memorable time.”

Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand

Birth : December 5, 1927
death : October 13, 2016
Title : King of Thailand
length of reign : 70 years (1946 – 2016)

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand was one of the oldest monarchs, reigning in an era of prosperity and frequent political chaos. Its seven-decade reign began after the Japanese occupation of Thailand during World War II and ended in the internet age.

Since 1946, when he took the throne, Bhumibol has reigned over more than 20 prime ministers, more than a dozen coups (both attempted and successful) and constitutional impeachments. He also helped the country navigate the disruptive effects of the Vietnam War during the 1960s and 1970s.

Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain

Birth : April 21, 1926
death : September 8, 2022
Title : Queen of the United Kingdom
Reign : 70 years (1952 – 2022)

Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and its other kingdoms and territories, and head of the Commonwealth of Nations, is the sixth woman to ascend to the British throne and the longest-serving monarch.

After the death of her father, King George VI, Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952 and decreed that she and her descendants would continue to use the Windsor surname, first adopted by the British royal family during World War I.

Francis Joseph I, Emperor of Austria

Birth : August 18, 1830
death : November 21, 1916
titles : Emperor of Austria (1848–1916) and King of Hungary (1867–1916).
Length of your reign : 68 years

Franz Joseph, in German Franz Josef, became emperor during the revolutions of 1848 following the abdication of his uncle Ferdinand I. His harsh, absolutist rule in Austria produced a strong central government, but also led to riots and an assassination attempt. .

In 1898 his wife Elisabeth was murdered, and in 1889 his son and heir, Archduke Rudolf died in a suicidal pact of love. In 1914, his ultimatum to Serbia following the assassination of the next heir, Franz Ferdinand, brought Austria and Germany into World War I.

Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom

Birth: May 24, 1819
Death: January 22, 1901
Titles: Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1837–1901) and Empress of India (1876–1901).
Length of your reign: 64 years

Queen Victoria was the last of the House of Hanover and gave her name to an era, the Victorian era. However, he rejected important Victorian values ​​and developments. According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Victoria learned of her role when she was 10 years old.

Victoria had nine children, and many of Europe’s royal families were descended from the monarch.

Source: CNN Brasil

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