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.
Alfonso VI of León and Castile
Spain
1087–1107
Alexios I Komnenos
Rome
1087–1107
Henry IV
Holy Roman Empire
1087–1106
Blot-Sweyn
Sweden
1087–1107
Philip I of France
France
1087–1107
Emperor Zhezong of Song
China
1087–1100
William II of England
England
1087–1100
Inge the Younger
Sweden
1105–1107
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1087–1101
Pope Urban II
Papacy
1088–1099
Edgar, King of Scotland
Scotland
1097–1107
Emperor Huizong of Song
China
1100–1107
Henry I of England
England
1100–1107
Pope Paschal II
Papacy
1099–1107
Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1087–1093
Emperor Tianzuo of Liao
China
1101–1107
Donald III of Scotland
Scotland
1094–1097
Philip of Sweden
Sweden
1105–1107
Edmund of Scotland
Scotland
1094–1097
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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