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
1135–1150
Afonso I of Portugal
Portugal
1139–1150
Emperor Gaozong of Song
China
1135–1150
David I of Scotland
Scotland
1135–1150
Louis VII of France
France
1137–1150
Stephen, King of England
England
1141–1150
John II Komnenos
Rome
1135–1143
Pope Innocent II
Papacy
1135–1143
Emperor Konoe
Japan
1142–1150
Manuel I Komnenos
Rome
1143–1150
Emperor Sutoku
Japan
1135–1142
Louis VI of France
France
1135–1137
Pope Eugene III
Papacy
1145–1150
Lothair III
Holy Roman Empire
1135–1137
Henry I of England
England
1135–1135
Pope Lucius II
Papacy
1144–1145
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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