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. |
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Famous quotes containing the word day:
“It might be that some day I shall be drowned by the sea, or die of pneumonia from sleeping out at night, or be robbed and strangled by strangers. These things happen. Even so, I shall be ahead because of trusting the beach, the night and strangers.”
—Janet Wood Reno (b. 1913)