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.
William the Conqueror
England
1073–1087
Alfonso VI of León and Castile
Spain
1073–1087
Philip I of France
France
1073–1087
Alexios I Komnenos
Rome
1081–1087
Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1073–1087
Emperor Shenzong of Song
China
1073–1085
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1073–1087
Henry IV
Holy Roman Empire
1084–1087
Pope Gregory VII
Papacy
1073–1085
Blot-Sweyn
Sweden
1084–1087
Michael VII Doukas
Rome
1073–1078
Konstantios Doukas
Rome
1073–1078
Nikephoros III Botaneiates
Rome
1078–1081
Emperor Zhezong of Song
China
1085–1087
Anund Gårdske
Sweden
1073–1075
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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