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.
Henry V
Holy Roman Empire
1115–1123
Inge the Younger
Sweden
1115–1123
Louis VI of France
France
1115–1123
Henry I of England
England
1115–1123
Emperor Huizong of Song
China
1115–1123
Alexios I Komnenos
Rome
1115–1118
Alexander I of Scotland
Scotland
1115–1123
Emperor Tianzuo of Liao
China
1115–1123
Emperor Toba
Japan
1115–1123
Blot-Sweyn
Sweden
1115–1118
John II Komnenos
Rome
1118–1123
Pope Callixtus II
Papacy
1119–1123
Pope Paschal II
Papacy
1115–1118
Philip of Sweden
Sweden
1115–1118
Pope Gelasius II
Papacy
1118–1119
Emperor Sutoku
Japan
1123–1123
Hui Li Bao
China
1123–1123
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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