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.
Sancho II of León and Castile
Spain
1065–1072
William the Conqueror
England
1066–1073
Philip I of France
France
1061–1073
Konstantios Doukas
Rome
1061–1073
Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1061–1073
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1061–1073
Harold Godwinson
England
1066–1066
Emperor Shenzong of Song
China
1067–1073
Michael VII Doukas
Rome
1067–1073
Emperor Go-Reizei
Japan
1061–1068
Constantine X Doukas
Rome
1061–1067
Edward the Confessor
England
1061–1066
Emperor Yingzong of Song
China
1063–1067
Emperor Go-Sanjō
Japan
1068–1073
Romanos IV Diogenes
Rome
1068–1071
Stenkil
Sweden
1061–1066
Andronikos Doukas
Rome
1068–1070
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1061–1063
Eric the Pagan
Sweden
1066–1067
Eric Stenkilsson
Sweden
1066–1067
Anund Gårdske
Sweden
1070–1073
Halsten Stenkilsson
Sweden
1067–1070
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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