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.
Liu Jun
China
955–964
Emperor Murakami
Japan
955–964
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
955–964
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
962–964
Indulf
Scotland
955–962
Edgar, King of England
England
959–964
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
960–964
Eadwig
England
955–959
Constantine VII
Rome
955–959
Chai Rong
China
955–959
Romanos II
Rome
959–963
Dub, King of Scotland
Scotland
962–964
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
963–964
Guo Zongxun
China
959–960
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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