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
1227–1241
Kujō Yoritsune
Japan (Shogunate)
1227–1241
Sancho II of Portugal
Portugal
1227–1241
Louis IX of France
France
1227–1241
Henry III of England
England
1227–1241
Emperor Lizong of Song
China
1227–1241
John III Doukas Vatatzes
Rome
1227–1241
Erik Eriksson
Sweden
1234–1241
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1227–1241
Alexander II of Scotland
Scotland
1227–1241
Ferdinand III of Castille
Spain
1227–1230
Emperor Shijō
Japan
1232–1241
Emperor Aizong of Jin
China
1227–1234
Emperor Go-Horikawa
Japan
1227–1232
Knut Långe
Sweden
1229–1234
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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