My question: Which king has the longest reign in history? Remember it covers any king of any country at any time ever.
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Well, I know Gustav V of Sweden (1858-1950) was king between 1907-1950 which is a pretty long time, but I don't know if it's the longest.
George III ruled 60 years
Victoria ruled 64 years, longest in English history
Louis XIV ruled 72 years, the longest in European history
Victoria ruled 64 years, longest in English history
Louis XIV ruled 72 years, the longest in European history
Why not? And besides he held the title of the King of Hungary. he was separately crowned in Hungary.
George III of England 1760-1820 60 years
Victoria 1837-1901 64 years
Franz Joseph 1848-1916 68 years
Louis XIV 1643-1715 72 years
Victoria 1837-1901 64 years
Franz Joseph 1848-1916 68 years
Louis XIV 1643-1715 72 years
Some king in south-east Asia, I believe. Have no clue who, but some pat of my brain is screaming about it.
When did this Pepi II reign? Was he one of the Pharaohs? If thaht is the case, is the duration of his reign historically confirmed or rather semi-legendary?
Yes, Pepi was an Egyptian pharaoh (2246-2152 BC), 5th king of the 6th dynasty.
He was only six when he was ruler, and his mom served as regent. His accound is a bit contested, but he still was in rule for longer than anyone else.
http://www.touregypt.net/06dyn05.htm
As I browsed through several sources I noticed that indeed Pepi II is quite often called th longest ruling monarch ever. However I think we should be rather cautious in comparing him with King Louis XIV or Queen Victoria.
First of all several sources acknowledge that information on his reign is based only on Egyptian tradition. There are also some sources the give him significantly shorter reign (64 yers, over 60 years, 90 years). And then there are even differences with regard to exact dates of his reign. The dates that you mentioned are most commonly used, but there are also others that move his reign good 30 years back (2278 - 2187 B.C.; 2278 - 2184 B.C. or 2275 - 2185 B.C. - the last one comes from the newest edition of The Columbia Encyclopedia). Plus if we add to that the fact that he was the last ruler of the 6th dynasty, and the end of his reign marked the end of Old Kingdom and period of disintegration of the country, then I think it would be reasonable to attach rather big question mark to his claim of being the longest ruling monarch ever. He was certainly historical person (he even has his Pyramid in Saqqara), his reign was apparnetly very long. But was that indeed 94 years?
First of all several sources acknowledge that information on his reign is based only on Egyptian tradition. There are also some sources the give him significantly shorter reign (64 yers, over 60 years, 90 years). And then there are even differences with regard to exact dates of his reign. The dates that you mentioned are most commonly used, but there are also others that move his reign good 30 years back (2278 - 2187 B.C.; 2278 - 2184 B.C. or 2275 - 2185 B.C. - the last one comes from the newest edition of The Columbia Encyclopedia). Plus if we add to that the fact that he was the last ruler of the 6th dynasty, and the end of his reign marked the end of Old Kingdom and period of disintegration of the country, then I think it would be reasonable to attach rather big question mark to his claim of being the longest ruling monarch ever. He was certainly historical person (he even has his Pyramid in Saqqara), his reign was apparnetly very long. But was that indeed 94 years?
From what we've seen so far Louis XIV at 72 years. But perhaps there are some non european rulers, not as ancient as Pepi II?
Emperor Hirohito reigned for 63 years (1926-1989).
King Bhumipol or Rama IX of Thailand is in office 55 years (1946-2001) and still counting. At the age of 72 he might still add a few years.
Just for comparison:
Soviet Union: 69 years (1922-1991)
Rule of the PRI in Mexico: 71 years (1929-2000)
King Bhumipol or Rama IX of Thailand is in office 55 years (1946-2001) and still counting. At the age of 72 he might still add a few years.
Just for comparison:
Soviet Union: 69 years (1922-1991)
Rule of the PRI in Mexico: 71 years (1929-2000)
Only fair, if "Time of Troubles" is a king too.Originally posted by Jan Zamojski
I hope you don't count Soviet Union as a King