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This is a list of former monarchies, i.e. monarchies which once existed but have since been abolished. (Note: entries in bold refer to groups of kingdoms)
Between 1859 and 1861, four monarchies in Southern Europe ceased to exist (Parma, Modena, Tuscany and the Two Sicilies) when they all became part of the new Kingdom of Italy. Spain In Spain monarchy was abolished from 1873 to 1874 by the First Spanish Republic , but then restored until 1931.
This category includes former countries, states, commonwealths, etc. that also were monarchies. For monarchies and dynasties of existing countries that are no longer monarchies, see Category:Former monarchies by country; For current monarchies and royal houses, see Category:Monarchies
Monarch Title Birth Reigned from Reign ceased Reason Death Arms Ref Albania: Victor Emmanuel III: King of Albania: 11 November 1869 16 April 1939 3 September 1943 Armistice of Cassibile: 28 December 1947 [1] Armenia: Levon V: King of Armenia: 1342 1374 1375 Deposed 29 November 1393 Austria-Hungary: Charles I and IV: Emperor of Austria and King ...
For current monarchies and dynasties in Europe, see Category:Monarchies of Europe. This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:Former countries in Europe . It includes countries that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent.
List of monarchs may refer to: ... Note: These countries no longer exist and neither does the monarchy. Ailech; Akkad; Anhalt; Anjou; Apulia and Calabria ...
Cambodia functions as an elective monarchy. The ruler is selected from either the House of Norodom or Sisowath, and rules for life. The reigning king is H. M. Norodom Sihamoni, elected in 2004.
The following monarchs either lost their thrones through deposition by a coup d'état, by a referendum which abolished their throne, or chose to abdicate during the 20th century. A list of surviving former monarchs appears at the end of the article.