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
963–969
Edgar, King of England
England
963–969
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
963–969
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
963–969
Liu Jun
China
963–968
Pope John XIII
Papacy
965–969
Emperor Murakami
Japan
963–967
Dub, King of Scotland
Scotland
963–967
Cuilén
Scotland
967–969
Emperor Reizei
Japan
967–969
Liu Jiyuan
China
968–969
Pope John XII
Papacy
963–964
Pope Leo VIII
Papacy
964–965
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–969
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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