
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
1011–1016

Robert II of France
France
1011–1016

Emperor Zhenzong of Song
China
1011–1016

Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1014–1016

Basil II
Rome
1011–1016

Malcolm II of Scotland
Scotland
1011–1016
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
1011–1016

Pope Benedict VIII
Papacy
1012–1016

Æthelred the Unready
England
1014–1016

Swein Forkbeard
England
1013–1014

Pope Sergius IV
Papacy
1011–1012
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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