List Of Longest-reigning Monarchs
This is the list of the longest reigning monarchs of all time, detailing monarchs and lifelong leaders who reigned for more than 50 years, sorted by length of reign. Currently reigning monarchs are highlighted.
- Note: the abbreviation (HRE) indicates a sovereign state within the Holy Roman Empire.
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