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
1066–1067

Harold Godwinson
England
1066–1066

Philip I of France
France
1066–1067

Emperor Yingzong of Song
China
1066–1067

Constantine X Doukas
Rome
1066–1067

Konstantios Doukas
Rome
1066–1067

Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1066–1067
Eric Stenkilsson
Sweden
1066–1067

Emperor Go-Reizei
Japan
1066–1067

Pope Alexander II
Papacy
1066–1067
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
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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