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.
Henry V
Holy Roman Empire
1123–1123
Inge the Younger
Sweden
1123–1123
Louis VI of France
France
1123–1123
Henry I of England
England
1123–1123
Emperor Huizong of Song
China
1123–1123
Emperor Taizu of Jin
China
1123–1123
John II Komnenos
Rome
1123–1123
Alexander I of Scotland
Scotland
1123–1123
Pope Callixtus II
Papacy
1123–1123
Emperor Tianzuo of Liao
China
1123–1123
Emperor Sutoku
Japan
1123–1123
Emperor Toba
Japan
1123–1123
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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