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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.
Olof Skötkonung
Sweden
995–1022
Æthelred the Unready
England
978–1013; 1014–1016
Basil II
Rome
976–1025
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
982–1031
Otto III
Holy Roman Empire
996–1002
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
970–995
Robert II of France
France
996–1031
Emperor Zhenzong of Song
China
997–1022
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
976–997
Hugh Capet of France
France
987–996
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–995
Pope John XV
Papacy
985–996
Kenneth III of Scotland
Scotland
997–1005
Malcolm II of Scotland
Scotland
1005–1034
Pope John XVIII
Papacy
1003–1009
Pope Sylvester II
Papacy
999–1003
Constantine III of Scotland
Scotland
995–997
Pope Gregory V
Papacy
996–999
Pope Sergius IV
Papacy
1009–1012
Ring of Sweden
Sweden
993–1000
Meanwhile in history
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