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.
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
962–973
Edgar, King of England
England
960–975
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
970–976
Otto II
Holy Roman Empire
973–976
Liu Jun
China
960–968
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
960–969
Liu Jiyuan
China
968–976
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
963–969
Emperor Murakami
Japan
960–967
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
969–976
Emperor En'yū
Japan
969–976
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–976
Pope John XIII
Papacy
965–972
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–976
Dub, King of Scotland
Scotland
962–967
Romanos II
Rome
960–963
Cuilén
Scotland
967–971
Pope John XII
Papacy
960–964
Edward the Martyr
England
975–976
Emperor Reizei
Japan
967–969
Indulf
Scotland
960–962
Basil II
Rome
976–976
Pope Benedict VII
Papacy
974–976
Pope Benedict VI
Papacy
973–974
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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