Kujō Yoritsugu
- Life
- 1239–1256
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
1244–1252

Erik Eriksson
Sweden
1244–1250

Louis IX of France
France
1244–1252

Henry III of England
England
1244–1252

Emperor Lizong of Song
China
1244–1252
Afonso III of Portugal
Portugal
1248–1252

John III Doukas Vatatzes
Rome
1244–1252

Sancho II of Portugal
Portugal
1244–1247

Pope Innocent IV
Papacy
1244–1252

Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1244–1250

Emperor Go-Fukakusa
Japan
1246–1252
Alexander II of Scotland
Scotland
1244–1249
Alexander III of Scotland
Scotland
1249–1252

Emperor Go-Saga
Japan
1244–1246

Valdemar, King of Sweden
Sweden
1250–1252
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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