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.
Otto III
Holy Roman Empire
996–999
Olof Skötkonung
Sweden
996–999
Æthelred the Unready
England
996–999
Basil II
Rome
996–999
Emperor Ichijō
Japan
996–999
Robert II of France
France
996–999
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
996–999
Kenneth III of Scotland
Scotland
997–999
Ring of Sweden
Sweden
996–999
Emperor Zhenzong of Song
China
997–999
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
996–997
Hugh Capet of France
France
996–996
Constantine III of Scotland
Scotland
996–997
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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