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.
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
987–995
Æthelred the Unready
England
987–996
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
987–996
Basil II
Rome
987–996
Emperor Ichijō
Japan
987–996
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
987–996
Pope John XV
Papacy
987–996
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
987–995
Olof Skötkonung
Sweden
995–996
Otto III
Holy Roman Empire
996–996
Constantine III of Scotland
Scotland
995–996
Ring of Sweden
Sweden
993–996
Pope Gregory V
Papacy
996–996
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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