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.
Henry II of England
England
1159–1181
Alfonso VIII of Castile
Spain
1159–1181
Afonso I of Portugal
Portugal
1159–1181
Alfonso II of Aragon
Spain
1164–1181
Louis VII of France
France
1159–1180
Frederick Barbarossa
Holy Roman Empire
1159–1181
Manuel I Komnenos
Rome
1159–1180
Emperor Shizong of Jin
China
1161–1181
Emperor Xiaozong of Song
China
1162–1181
Knut Eriksson
Sweden
1173–1181
Karl Sverkersson
Sweden
1161–1167
William the Lion
Scotland
1165–1181
Magnus Henriksson
Sweden
1160–1161
Emperor Takakura
Japan
1168–1180
Malcolm IV of Scotland
Scotland
1159–1165
Emperor Nijō
Japan
1159–1165
Emperor Gaozong of Song
China
1159–1162
Wanyan Liang
China
1159–1161
Emperor Rokujō
Japan
1165–1168
Emperor Antoku
Japan
1180–1181
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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