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
1271–1276
Kublai Khan
China
1271–1276
Afonso III of Portugal
Portugal
1271–1276
Edward I of England
England
1272–1276
Philip III of France
France
1271–1276
Michael VIII Palaiologos
Rome
1271–1276
Alexander III of Scotland
Scotland
1271–1276
Anna of Hungary
Rome
1273–1276
Valdemar, King of Sweden
Sweden
1271–1275
Emperor Duzong of Song
China
1271–1274
Emperor Kameyama
Japan
1271–1274
Emperor Go-Uda
Japan
1274–1276
Emperor Gong of Song
China
1274–1276
Henry III of England
England
1271–1272
Magnus III of Sweden
Sweden
1275–1276
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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