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 V
Holy Roman Empire
1119–1124
Inge the Younger
Sweden
1119–1124
Louis VI of France
France
1119–1124
Henry I of England
England
1119–1124
Emperor Huizong of Song
China
1119–1124
John II Komnenos
Rome
1119–1124
Emperor Tianzuo of Liao
China
1119–1124
Alexander I of Scotland
Scotland
1119–1124
Emperor Taizu of Jin
China
1119–1123
Emperor Toba
Japan
1119–1123
Emperor Taizong of Jin
China
1123–1124
Emperor Sutoku
Japan
1123–1124
David I of Scotland
Scotland
1124–1124
Hui Li Bao
China
1123–1123
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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