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
1126–1142
John II Komnenos
Rome
1123–1142
David I of Scotland
Scotland
1124–1142
Louis VI of France
France
1123–1137
Henry I of England
England
1123–1135
Emperor Gaozong of Song
China
1129–1142
Henry V
Holy Roman Empire
1123–1125
Afonso I of Portugal
Portugal
1139–1142
Emperor Taizong of Jin
China
1123–1135
Inge the Younger
Sweden
1123–1125
Pope Innocent II
Papacy
1130–1142
Stephen, King of England
England
1135–1141
Louis VII of France
France
1137–1142
Emperor Xizong of Jin
China
1135–1142
Philip of France
France
1129–1131
Lothair III
Holy Roman Empire
1133–1137
Emperor Huizong of Song
China
1123–1126
Pope Honorius II
Papacy
1125–1130
Emperor Qinzong of Song
China
1126–1127
Alexander I of Scotland
Scotland
1123–1124
Pope Callixtus II
Papacy
1123–1124
Emperor Tianzuo of Liao
China
1123–1125
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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