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.
James I of Aragon
Spain
1224–1234
Sancho II of Portugal
Portugal
1224–1234
Kujō Yoritsune
Japan (Shogunate)
1226–1234
Ferdinand III of Castille
Spain
1224–1230
Henry III of England
England
1224–1234
John III Doukas Vatatzes
Rome
1224–1234
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1224–1234
Emperor Lizong of Song
China
1224–1234
Alexander II of Scotland
Scotland
1224–1234
Erik Eriksson
Sweden
1224–1229
Emperor Go-Horikawa
Japan
1224–1232
Louis IX of France
France
1226–1234
Pope Gregory IX
Papacy
1227–1234
Louis VIII of France
France
1224–1226
Knut Långe
Sweden
1229–1234
Pope Honorius III
Papacy
1224–1227
Emperor Ningzong of Song
China
1224–1224
Emperor Shijō
Japan
1232–1234
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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