Michael IV the Paphlagonian
- Life
- 1010–1041
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.
Anund Jacob
Sweden
1034–1041
Conrad II
Holy Roman Empire
1034–1039
Henry I of France
France
1034–1041
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1034–1041
Pope Benedict IX
Papacy
1034–1041
Emperor Xingzong of Liao
China
1034–1041
Cnut the Great
England
1034–1035
Duncan I of Scotland
Scotland
1034–1040
Emperor Go-Suzaku
Japan
1036–1041
Harold Harefoot
England
1037–1040
Harthacnut
England
1040–1041
Macbeth, King of Scotland
Scotland
1040–1041
Emperor Go-Ichijō
Japan
1034–1036
Macbeth
Scotland
1040–1041
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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