Less Than An Hour
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Louis XIX | King of France | Bourbon | 2 August 1830 | 2 August 1830 | c. 20 minutes | Succeeded with abdication of Charles X only to abdicate in favour of Henry V. |
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Famous quotes containing the word hour:
“The great snake lies ever half awake, at the bottom of the pit of the world, curled
In folds of himself until he awakens in hunger and moving his head to right and to left prepares for his hour to devour.”
—T.S. (Thomas Stearns)