
Erik Eriksson
- Life
- 1216–1250
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.

James I of Aragon
Spain
1234–1250

Sancho II of Portugal
Portugal
1234–1247

Kujō Yoritsune
Japan (Shogunate)
1234–1244

Ferdinand III of Castille
Spain
1222–1229

Louis IX of France
France
1234–1250

Henry III of England
England
1234–1250

Emperor Lizong of Song
China
1234–1250

John III Doukas Vatatzes
Rome
1234–1250

Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1234–1250
Alexander II of Scotland
Scotland
1234–1249
Afonso III of Portugal
Portugal
1248–1250

Afonso II of Portugal
Portugal
1222–1223

Emperor Shijō
Japan
1234–1242

Pope Gregory IX
Papacy
1234–1241

Emperor Go-Horikawa
Japan
1222–1229

Louis VIII of France
France
1223–1226

Pope Innocent IV
Papacy
1243–1250

Emperor Ningzong of Song
China
1222–1224

Philip II of France
France
1222–1223

Pope Honorius III
Papacy
1222–1227

Emperor Go-Saga
Japan
1242–1246

Emperor Go-Fukakusa
Japan
1246–1250
Emperor Aizong of Jin
China
1224–1229
Kujō Yoritsugu
Japan (Shogunate)
1244–1250
Emperor Xuanzong of Jin
China
1222–1224
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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