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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.
Alfonso VII of Castile
Spain
1126–1157
John II Komnenos
Rome
1118–1143
David I of Scotland
Scotland
1124–1153
Louis VI of France
France
1108–1137
Henry I of England
England
1100–1135
Emperor Gaozong of Song
China
1127–1129; 1129–1162
Henry V
Holy Roman Empire
1111–1125
Afonso I of Portugal
Portugal
1139–1185
Emperor Taizong of Jin
China
1123–1135
Inge the Younger
Sweden
1105–1125
Pope Innocent II
Papacy
1130–1143
Stephen, King of England
England
1135–1141; 1141–1154
Louis VII of France
France
1137–1180
Emperor Xizong of Jin
China
1135–1150
Philip of France
France
1129–1131
Lothair III
Holy Roman Empire
1133–1137
Emperor Huizong of Song
China
1100–1126
Pope Honorius II
Papacy
1125–1130
Emperor Qinzong of Song
China
1126–1127
Alexander I of Scotland
Scotland
1107–1124
Pope Callixtus II
Papacy
1119–1124
Emperor Tianzuo of Liao
China
1101–1125
Meanwhile in history
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