Varnhagen named the style after King Manuel I, whose reign (1495-1521) coincided with its development.

His reign coincided with turbulent times in the middle-east as well as the rest of the third world.

Teuruarii's reign coincided with continuing expansion of European authority in the Pacific islands.

Ypsilanti's reigns coincide with a critical moment in Ottoman history.

Henry's reign coincided with the final phase of the great Investiture Controversy, which had pitted pope against emperor.

His reign coincided with the crumbling of Carolingian authority and unity.

Because his reign coincided with the spread of Christianity his life has been obscured by legend as the first Christian emperor.

His reign coincided with the beginning of the age of Imperialism.

James' reign (1488 to 1513) coincided with the era of Portuguese exploration which established firm contact between Europe and Africa.

His reign coincided with the appearance of several other notable figures in the Warring States.