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 I of France
France
1057–1059
Edward the Confessor
England
1057–1059
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1057–1059
Emperor Go-Reizei
Japan
1057–1059
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1057–1059
Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1058–1059
Emund the Old
Sweden
1057–1059
Antipope Benedict X
Papacy
1058–1059
Pope Nicholas II
Papacy
1059–1059
Lulach
Scotland
1057–1058
Pope Stephen IX
Papacy
1057–1058
Michael VI Bringas
Rome
1057–1057
Pope Victor II
Papacy
1057–1057
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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