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.
Henry II of England
England
1180–1183
Alfonso VIII of Castile
Spain
1180–1183
Alfonso II of Aragon
Spain
1180–1183
Afonso I of Portugal
Portugal
1180–1183
Knut Eriksson
Sweden
1180–1183
Philip II of France
France
1180–1183
Emperor Shizong of Jin
China
1180–1183
Emperor Xiaozong of Song
China
1180–1183
Frederick Barbarossa
Holy Roman Empire
1180–1183
William the Lion
Scotland
1180–1183
Emperor Antoku
Japan
1180–1183
Pope Lucius III
Papacy
1181–1183
Andronikos I Komnenos
Rome
1183–1183
Pope Alexander III
Papacy
1180–1181
Meanwhile in history
One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.
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