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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.
William the Conqueror
England
1066–1087
Sancho II of León and Castile
Spain
1065–1072
Philip I of France
France
1060–1108
Emperor Shenzong of Song
China
1067–1085
Konstantios Doukas
Rome
1060–1078
Michael VII Doukas
Rome
1067–1078
Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1058–1093
Pope Alexander II
Papacy
1061–1073
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1055–1101
Alfonso VI of León and Castile
Spain
1072–1109
Romanos IV Diogenes
Rome
1068–1071
Anund Gårdske
Sweden
1070–1075
Andronikos Doukas
Rome
1068–1070
Halsten Stenkilsson
Sweden
1067–1070
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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