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.
Henry II of England
England
1187–1187
Alfonso VIII of Castile
Spain
1187–1187
Alfonso II of Aragon
Spain
1187–1187
Sancho I of Portugal
Portugal
1187–1187
Knut Eriksson
Sweden
1187–1187
Philip II of France
France
1187–1187
Emperor Shizong of Jin
China
1187–1187
Emperor Xiaozong of Song
China
1187–1187
Isaac II Angelos
Rome
1187–1187
Frederick Barbarossa
Holy Roman Empire
1187–1187
William the Lion
Scotland
1187–1187
Emperor Go-Toba
Japan
1187–1187
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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