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.
Alfonso VII of Castile
Spain
1126–1143
Louis VI of France
France
1118–1137
Henry V
Holy Roman Empire
1118–1125
Henry I of England
England
1118–1135
David I of Scotland
Scotland
1124–1143
Inge the Younger
Sweden
1118–1125
Emperor Sutoku
Japan
1123–1142
Afonso I of Portugal
Portugal
1139–1143
Emperor Gaozong of Song
China
1129–1143
Emperor Taizong of Jin
China
1123–1135
Pope Innocent II
Papacy
1130–1143
Emperor Huizong of Song
China
1118–1126
Louis VII of France
France
1137–1143
Stephen, King of England
England
1135–1141
Emperor Taizu of Jin
China
1118–1123
Emperor Xizong of Jin
China
1135–1143
Alexander I of Scotland
Scotland
1118–1124
Philip of France
France
1129–1131
Emperor Tianzuo of Liao
China
1118–1125
Pope Callixtus II
Papacy
1119–1124
Lothair III
Holy Roman Empire
1133–1137
Pope Honorius II
Papacy
1125–1130
Emperor Toba
Japan
1118–1123
Emperor Qinzong of Song
China
1126–1127
Emperor Konoe
Japan
1142–1143
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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