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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.
James I of Aragon
Spain
1213–1276
Kujō Yoritsune
Japan (Shogunate)
1226–1244
Sancho II of Portugal
Portugal
1223–1247
Erik Eriksson
Sweden
1222–1229; 1234–1250
Louis IX of France
France
1226–1270
Henry III of England
England
1216–1272
Emperor Lizong of Song
China
1224–1264
John III Doukas Vatatzes
Rome
1221–1254
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1220–1250
Alexander II of Scotland
Scotland
1214–1249
Pope Gregory IX
Papacy
1227–1241
Emperor Aizong of Jin
China
1224–1234
Knut Långe
Sweden
1229–1234
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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