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.
Konstantios Doukas
Rome
1060–1067
Philip I of France
France
1060–1067
Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1059–1067
Sancho II of León and Castile
Spain
1065–1067
Emperor Go-Reizei
Japan
1059–1067
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1059–1067
Edward the Confessor
England
1059–1066
Harold Godwinson
England
1066–1066
William the Conqueror
England
1066–1067
Pope Alexander II
Papacy
1061–1067
Stenkil
Sweden
1060–1066
Emperor Yingzong of Song
China
1063–1067
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1059–1063
Henry I of France
France
1059–1060
Pope Nicholas II
Papacy
1059–1061
Eric the Pagan
Sweden
1066–1067
Eric Stenkilsson
Sweden
1066–1067
Halsten Stenkilsson
Sweden
1067–1067
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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