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Æthelred the Unready
- Life
- 968–1016
The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Basil II
Rome
976–1025
Olof Skötkonung
Sweden
995–1022
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
970–995
Otto II
Holy Roman Empire
973–983
Otto III
Holy Roman Empire
996–1002
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
982–1031
Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1014–1024
Emperor Ichijō
Japan
986–1011
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
976–997
Robert II of France
France
996–1031
Emperor Zhenzong of Song
China
997–1022
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–995
Hugh Capet of France
France
987–996
Pope John XV
Papacy
985–996
Kenneth III of Scotland
Scotland
997–1005
Malcolm II of Scotland
Scotland
1005–1034
Emperor En'yū
Japan
969–984
Pope Benedict VII
Papacy
974–983
Pope John XVIII
Papacy
1003–1009
Pope Sylvester II
Papacy
999–1003
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–982
Constantine III of Scotland
Scotland
995–997
Emperor Sanjō
Japan
1011–1016
Emperor Kazan
Japan
984–986
Pope Gregory V
Papacy
996–999
Pope Sergius IV
Papacy
1009–1012
Pope Benedict VIII
Papacy
1012–1024
Ring of Sweden
Sweden
993–1000
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