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
970–982
Otto II
Holy Roman Empire
973–982
Emperor En'yū
Japan
969–982
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
969–973
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–982
Liu Jiyuan
China
969–979
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
969–976
Edgar, King of England
England
969–975
Basil II
Rome
976–982
Pope Benedict VII
Papacy
974–982
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
976–982
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
969–976
Æthelred the Unready
England
978–982
Edward the Martyr
England
975–978
Pope John XIII
Papacy
969–972
Cuilén
Scotland
969–971
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
969–969
Pope Benedict VI
Papacy
973–974
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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