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.
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
970–984
Otto II
Holy Roman Empire
973–983
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–984
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
969–973
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–982
Basil II
Rome
976–984
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
976–984
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
969–976
Liu Jiyuan
China
969–979
Æthelred the Unready
England
978–984
Pope Benedict VII
Papacy
974–983
Edgar, King of England
England
969–975
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
969–976
Edward the Martyr
England
975–978
Pope John XIII
Papacy
969–972
Cuilén
Scotland
969–971
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
982–984
Pope Benedict VI
Papacy
973–974
Pope John XIV
Papacy
983–984
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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