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.
Alfonso VII of Castile
Spain
1130–1143
Emperor Gaozong of Song
China
1130–1143
John II Komnenos
Rome
1130–1143
David I of Scotland
Scotland
1130–1143
Afonso I of Portugal
Portugal
1139–1143
Emperor Sutoku
Japan
1130–1142
Louis VI of France
France
1130–1137
Louis VII of France
France
1137–1143
Emperor Xizong of Jin
China
1135–1143
Henry I of England
England
1130–1135
Stephen, King of England
England
1135–1141
Emperor Taizong of Jin
China
1130–1135
Lothair III
Holy Roman Empire
1133–1137
Philip of France
France
1130–1131
Emperor Konoe
Japan
1142–1143
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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