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.
Anund Jacob
Sweden
1045–1047
Henry I of France
France
1045–1047
Edward the Confessor
England
1045–1047
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1045–1047
Zoe Porphyrogenita
Rome
1045–1047
Theodora Porphyrogenita
Rome
1045–1047
Constantine IX Monomachos
Rome
1045–1047
Macbeth, King of Scotland
Scotland
1045–1047
Emperor Go-Reizei
Japan
1045–1047
Emperor Xingzong of Liao
China
1045–1047
Macbeth
Scotland
1045–1047
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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