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.
Alfonso VIII of Castile
Spain
1188–1191
Alfonso II of Aragon
Spain
1188–1191
Sancho I of Portugal
Portugal
1188–1191
Knut Eriksson
Sweden
1188–1191
Richard I of England
England
1189–1191
Henry II of England
England
1188–1189
Philip II of France
France
1188–1191
Isaac II Angelos
Rome
1188–1191
William the Lion
Scotland
1188–1191
Emperor Go-Toba
Japan
1188–1191
Frederick Barbarossa
Holy Roman Empire
1188–1190
Emperor Guangzong of Song
China
1189–1191
Emperor Zhangzong of Jin
China
1189–1191
Emperor Xiaozong of Song
China
1188–1189
Emperor Shizong of Jin
China
1188–1189
Henry VI
Holy Roman Empire
1191–1191
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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