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.
Sancho II of León and Castile
Spain
1065–1067
Philip I of France
France
1063–1067
Constantine X Doukas
Rome
1063–1067
Konstantios Doukas
Rome
1063–1067
Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1063–1067
Emperor Go-Reizei
Japan
1063–1067
Pope Alexander II
Papacy
1063–1067
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1063–1067
Harold Godwinson
England
1066–1066
Edward the Confessor
England
1063–1066
Stenkil
Sweden
1063–1066
Eric the Pagan
Sweden
1066–1067
Eric Stenkilsson
Sweden
1066–1067
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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