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
970–979
Otto II
Holy Roman Empire
973–979
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
968–973
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
968–976
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–979
Emperor En'yū
Japan
969–979
Edgar, King of England
England
968–975
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–979
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
969–976
Pope John XIII
Papacy
968–972
Pope Benedict VII
Papacy
974–979
Edward the Martyr
England
975–978
Basil II
Rome
976–979
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
976–979
Cuilén
Scotland
968–971
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
968–969
Æthelred the Unready
England
978–979
Emperor Reizei
Japan
968–969
Pope Benedict VI
Papacy
973–974
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
968–969
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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