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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
959–975
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
970–995
Otto II
Holy Roman Empire
973–983
Liu Jun
China
954–968
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
951–969
Liu Jiyuan
China
968–979
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
963–969
Emperor Murakami
Japan
946–967
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
969–976
Emperor En'yū
Japan
969–984
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–982
Pope John XIII
Papacy
965–972
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–995
Dub, King of Scotland
Scotland
962–967
Romanos II
Rome
959–963
Cuilén
Scotland
967–971
Pope John XII
Papacy
955–964
Edward the Martyr
England
975–978
Emperor Reizei
Japan
967–969
Indulf
Scotland
954–962
Basil II
Rome
976–1025
Pope Benedict VII
Papacy
974–983
Pope Benedict VI
Papacy
973–974
Meanwhile in history
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