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 VII of Castile
Spain
1142–1155
Afonso I of Portugal
Portugal
1142–1155
Louis VII of France
France
1142–1155
Emperor Gaozong of Song
China
1142–1155
Stephen, King of England
England
1142–1154
Manuel I Komnenos
Rome
1143–1155
David I of Scotland
Scotland
1142–1153
Henry II of England
England
1154–1155
Pope Eugene III
Papacy
1145–1153
Emperor Xizong of Jin
China
1142–1150
Wanyan Liang
China
1150–1155
Malcolm IV of Scotland
Scotland
1153–1155
John II Komnenos
Rome
1142–1143
Frederick Barbarossa
Holy Roman Empire
1155–1155
Pope Innocent II
Papacy
1142–1143
Pope Anastasius IV
Papacy
1153–1154
Pope Lucius II
Papacy
1144–1145
Pope Adrian IV
Papacy
1154–1155
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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