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The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
970–995
Otto II
Holy Roman Empire
973–983
Edgar, King of England
England
959–975
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
960–976
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
969–976
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–995
Emperor En'yū
Japan
969–984
Liu Jiyuan
China
968–979
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–982
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
962–973
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