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.
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
962–968
Emperor Murakami
Japan
954–967
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
954–968
Edgar, King of England
England
959–968
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
960–968
Indulf
Scotland
954–962
Pope John XII
Papacy
955–964
Constantine VII
Rome
954–959
Chai Rong
China
954–959
Eadwig
England
955–959
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
963–968
Dub, King of Scotland
Scotland
962–967
Romanos II
Rome
959–963
Eadred
England
954–955
Pope John XIII
Papacy
965–968
Pope Agapetus II
Papacy
954–955
Cuilén
Scotland
967–968
Pope Leo VIII
Papacy
964–965
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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