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.

James I of Aragon
Spain
1265–1268
Afonso III of Portugal
Portugal
1265–1268

Louis IX of France
France
1265–1268

Henry III of England
England
1265–1268

Emperor Duzong of Song
China
1265–1268

Michael VIII Palaiologos
Rome
1265–1268
Alexander III of Scotland
Scotland
1265–1268

Emperor Kameyama
Japan
1265–1268

Valdemar, King of Sweden
Sweden
1265–1268

Prince Munetaka
Japan (Shogunate)
1265–1266
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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