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HISTORY
Monarchy
Oldest Monarchs
This list features the oldest monarchs in world history.
RANK | MONARCH | RULING POWER | TENURE | AGE |
1 | Malabo II | Bubi | 1937–2001 | 105 years |
2 | Min Hti | Arakan | 1279–1374 | 99 years |
3 | Pepi II | Egypt | 2325–2229 | 98 years |
4 | Elizabeth II | United Kingdom | 1952–2022 | 96 years |
5 | Sikiru Kayode Adetona | Ijebu | 1960–2025 | 91 years |
6 | Ramesses II | Egypt | 1273– BC | 90 years |
7 | Chan Imix K’awaiil | Mayans | 628–695 | 90 years |
8 | Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud | Saudi Arabia | 2005–2015 | 90 years |
9 | Salman bin Abdulaziz | Saudi Arabia | 2015–present | 89 years |
10 | Rama IX | Thailand | 1946–2016 | 88 years |
11 | Johann II | Liechtenstein | 1858–1929 | 88 years |
12 | Harald V | Norway | 1991–present | 88 years |
References
Listverse, (2023). 10 of the world’s oldest monarchs who ruled despite their age. Available at: https://listverse.com/2023/06/27/10-of-the-world-oldest-monarchs-who-ruled-despite-their-age/ [Accessed 1 December 2025].
Guinness World Records, (n.d.). Oldest current monarch. Available at: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/oldest-current-monarch [Accessed 1 December 2025].
Britannica, (n.d.). Abd Allah, king of Saudi Arabia. Available at: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abd-Allah-king-of-Saudi-Arabia [Accessed 1 December 2025].
Metro, (2022). Queen's death: Who are the oldest monarchs in the world? Available at: https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/14/queen-death-who-are-the-oldest-monarchs-in-the-world-2-17747465/ [Accessed 1 December 2025].
Wikipedia, (n.d.). Francisco Malabo Beosá. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Malabo_Beosá [Accessed 1 December 2025].
Royal Court of Norway, (n.d.). Available at: https://www.royalcourt.no/artikkel.html?tid=28731&sek=27277 [Accessed 1 December 2025].
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