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 VI of León and Castile
Spain
1085–1100
Alexios I Komnenos
Rome
1085–1100
Henry IV
Holy Roman Empire
1085–1100
Blot-Sweyn
Sweden
1085–1100
Philip I of France
France
1085–1100
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1085–1100
William II of England
England
1087–1100
Emperor Horikawa
Japan
1087–1100
William the Conqueror
England
1085–1087
Pope Urban II
Papacy
1088–1099
Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1085–1093
Edgar, King of Scotland
Scotland
1097–1100
Donald III of Scotland
Scotland
1094–1097
Emperor Shirakawa
Japan
1085–1087
Pope Victor III
Papacy
1086–1087
Edmund of Scotland
Scotland
1094–1097
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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