
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.

Edward I of England
England
1285–1287

Kublai Khan
China
1285–1287

Alfonso III of Aragon
Spain
1285–1287

Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1285–1287

Andronikos II Palaiologos
Rome
1285–1287

Emperor Go-Uda
Japan
1285–1287

Magnus III of Sweden
Sweden
1285–1287

Philip IV of France
France
1285–1287
Alexander III of Scotland
Scotland
1285–1286

Philip III of France
France
1285–1285

Margaret, Maid of Norway
Scotland
1286–1287
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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