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, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1014–1024
Cnut the Great
England
1016–1024
Olof Skötkonung
Sweden
1012–1022
Robert II of France
France
1012–1024
Basil II
Rome
1012–1024
Malcolm II of Scotland
Scotland
1012–1024
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
1012–1024
Emperor Zhenzong of Song
China
1012–1022
Anund Jacob
Sweden
1022–1024
Emperor Go-Ichijō
Japan
1016–1024
Emperor Sanjō
Japan
1012–1016
Æthelred the Unready
England
1014–1016
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1022–1024
Swein Forkbeard
England
1013–1014
Edmund II of England
England
1016–1016
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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