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.
Alfonso VII of Castile
Spain
1129–1131
Louis VI of France
France
1129–1131
Henry I of England
England
1129–1131
Emperor Taizong of Jin
China
1129–1131
Emperor Gaozong of Song
China
1129–1131
John II Komnenos
Rome
1129–1131
David I of Scotland
Scotland
1129–1131
Emperor Sutoku
Japan
1129–1131
Pope Innocent II
Papacy
1130–1131
Pope Honorius II
Papacy
1129–1130
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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