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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
970–995
Otto II
Holy Roman Empire
973–983
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
962–973
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
960–976
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–982
Emperor En'yū
Japan
969–984
Edgar, King of England
England
959–975
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–995
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
969–976
Pope John XIII
Papacy
965–972
Pope Benedict VII
Papacy
974–983
Edward the Martyr
England
975–978
Basil II
Rome
976–1025
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
976–997
Cuilén
Scotland
967–971
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
963–969
Æthelred the Unready
England
978–1013; 1014–1016
Emperor Reizei
Japan
967–969
Pope Benedict VI
Papacy
973–974
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
951–969
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