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
995–1011
Æthelred the Unready
England
986–1011
Basil II
Rome
986–1011
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
986–1011
Otto III
Holy Roman Empire
996–1002
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
986–995
Robert II of France
France
996–1011
Emperor Zhenzong of Song
China
997–1011
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
986–997
Hugh Capet of France
France
987–996
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
986–995
Pope John XV
Papacy
986–996
Kenneth III of Scotland
Scotland
997–1005
Malcolm II of Scotland
Scotland
1005–1011
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
1009–1011
Ring of Sweden
Sweden
993–1000
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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