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
1041–1042
Henry I of France
France
1041–1042
Harthacnut
England
1041–1042
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1041–1042
Macbeth, King of Scotland
Scotland
1041–1042
Emperor Go-Suzaku
Japan
1041–1042
Edward the Confessor
England
1042–1042
Pope Benedict IX
Papacy
1041–1042
Zoe Porphyrogenita
Rome
1042–1042
Emperor Xingzong of Liao
China
1041–1042
Macbeth
Scotland
1041–1042
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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