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Liu Jun
China
954–968
Emperor Murakami
Japan
946–967
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
951–969
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
962–973
Indulf
Scotland
954–962
Edgar, King of England
England
959–975
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
960–976
Eadwig
England
955–959
Constantine VII
Rome
913–959
Chai Rong
China
954–959
Romanos II
Rome
959–963
Dub, King of Scotland
Scotland
962–967
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
963–969
Guo Zongxun
China
959–960
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