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
1126–1135
Louis VI of France
France
1123–1135
Henry I of England
England
1123–1135
John II Komnenos
Rome
1123–1135
Emperor Sutoku
Japan
1123–1135
David I of Scotland
Scotland
1124–1135
Henry V
Holy Roman Empire
1123–1125
Inge the Younger
Sweden
1123–1125
Emperor Gaozong of Song
China
1129–1135
Pope Honorius II
Papacy
1125–1130
Pope Innocent II
Papacy
1130–1135
Philip of France
France
1129–1131
Emperor Huizong of Song
China
1123–1126
Lothair III
Holy Roman Empire
1133–1135
Emperor Qinzong of Song
China
1126–1127
Pope Callixtus II
Papacy
1123–1124
Emperor Tianzuo of Liao
China
1123–1125
Alexander I of Scotland
Scotland
1123–1124
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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