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.
Richard I of England
England
1191–1198
Alfonso VIII of Castile
Spain
1191–1198
Sancho I of Portugal
Portugal
1191–1198
Minamoto no Yoritomo
Japan (Shogunate)
1192–1198
Alfonso II of Aragon
Spain
1191–1196
Knut Eriksson
Sweden
1191–1196
Philip II of France
France
1191–1198
William the Lion
Scotland
1191–1198
Henry VI
Holy Roman Empire
1191–1197
Emperor Go-Toba
Japan
1191–1198
Peter II of Aragon
Spain
1196–1198
Emperor Zhangzong of Jin
China
1191–1198
Isaac II Angelos
Rome
1191–1195
Emperor Ningzong of Song
China
1194–1198
Emperor Guangzong of Song
China
1191–1194
Alexios III Angelos
Rome
1195–1198
Sverker II of Sweden
Sweden
1195–1198
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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