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.
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
976–995
Basil II
Rome
976–997
Æthelred the Unready
England
978–997
Otto II
Holy Roman Empire
976–983
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
976–995
Otto III
Holy Roman Empire
996–997
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
982–997
Olof Skötkonung
Sweden
995–997
Hugh Capet of France
France
987–996
Emperor Ichijō
Japan
986–997
Pope John XV
Papacy
985–996
Emperor En'yū
Japan
976–984
Pope Benedict VII
Papacy
976–983
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
976–982
Edward the Martyr
England
976–978
Constantine III of Scotland
Scotland
995–997
Emperor Kazan
Japan
984–986
Liu Jiyuan
China
976–979
Pope Gregory V
Papacy
996–997
Ring of Sweden
Sweden
993–997
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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