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
1223–1226
Ferdinand III of Castille
Spain
1223–1226
Sancho II of Portugal
Portugal
1223–1226
Erik Eriksson
Sweden
1223–1226
Henry III of England
England
1223–1226
John III Doukas Vatatzes
Rome
1223–1226
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1223–1226
Alexander II of Scotland
Scotland
1223–1226
Emperor Go-Horikawa
Japan
1223–1226
Pope Honorius III
Papacy
1223–1226
Kujō Yoritsune
Japan (Shogunate)
1226–1226
Emperor Aizong of Jin
China
1224–1226
Emperor Lizong of Song
China
1224–1226
Emperor Ningzong of Song
China
1223–1224
Emperor Xuanzong of Jin
China
1223–1224
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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