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.
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
962–973
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
960–975
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
970–975
Otto II
Holy Roman Empire
973–975
Liu Jun
China
959–968
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
959–969
Emperor Murakami
Japan
959–967
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
963–969
Liu Jiyuan
China
968–975
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
969–975
Pope John XIII
Papacy
965–972
Emperor En'yū
Japan
969–975
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–975
Dub, King of Scotland
Scotland
962–967
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–975
Romanos II
Rome
959–963
Cuilén
Scotland
967–971
Pope John XII
Papacy
959–964
Indulf
Scotland
959–962
Emperor Reizei
Japan
967–969
Pope Benedict VI
Papacy
973–974
Pope Benedict VII
Papacy
974–975
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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