Otto III
Matthias Becher
Becher on the young emperor's dream of a renewed Christian Roman empire.
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.
Olof Skötkonung
Sweden
996–1002
Æthelred the Unready
England
996–1002
Robert II of France
France
996–1002
Basil II
Rome
996–1002
Emperor Ichijō
Japan
996–1002
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
996–1002
Emperor Zhenzong of Song
China
997–1002
Kenneth III of Scotland
Scotland
997–1002
Pope Sylvester II
Papacy
999–1002
Pope Gregory V
Papacy
996–999
Ring of Sweden
Sweden
996–1000
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
996–997
Hugh Capet of France
France
996–996
Constantine III of Scotland
Scotland
996–997
Meanwhile in history
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Further Reading
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