Less Than A Day
Due to the ephemeral nature of their reigns, the following have been disputed as genuine monarchs:
| Name | Country | Royal house/dynasty | Reign began | Reign ended | Length | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsar Michael II | Russian Empire | Romanov | 15 March 1917 | 16 March 1917 | c16 hours | Deferred acceptance. Later killed. |
| Emperor Modi | Jin | Jurchen | 9 February 1234 | 9 February 1234 | c12 hours | Crowned while under assault by Mongolians and killed after the coronation. |
Read more about this topic: List Of Shortest-reigning Monarchs
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