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.
Cnut the Great
England
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Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
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Olof Skötkonung
Sweden
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Robert II of France
France
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Emperor Zhenzong of Song
China
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Basil II
Rome
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Malcolm II of Scotland
Scotland
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Pope Benedict VIII
Papacy
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Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
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Emperor Go-Ichijō
Japan
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Æthelred the Unready
England
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Emperor Sanjō
Japan
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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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