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.
Otto I the Great
Holy Roman Empire
965–972
Edgar, King of England
England
965–972
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
965–972
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
970–972
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
965–969
Liu Jiyuan
China
968–972
Cuilén
Scotland
967–971
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
969–972
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
965–969
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–972
Liu Jun
China
965–968
Emperor En'yū
Japan
969–972
Emperor Reizei
Japan
967–969
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–972
Emperor Murakami
Japan
965–967
Dub, King of Scotland
Scotland
965–967
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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