
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.

William the Conqueror
England
1068–1070

Sancho II of León and Castile
Spain
1068–1070

Philip I of France
France
1068–1070

Emperor Shenzong of Song
China
1068–1070

Konstantios Doukas
Rome
1068–1070

Michael VII Doukas
Rome
1068–1070

Romanos IV Diogenes
Rome
1068–1070

Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1068–1070

Pope Alexander II
Papacy
1068–1070
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1068–1070

Emperor Go-Sanjō
Japan
1068–1070
Halsten Stenkilsson
Sweden
1068–1070

Emperor Go-Reizei
Japan
1068–1068
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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