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.
Cnut the Great
England
1024–1032
Anund Jacob
Sweden
1024–1032
Conrad II
Holy Roman Empire
1027–1032
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1024–1032
Malcolm II of Scotland
Scotland
1024–1032
Robert II of France
France
1024–1031
Emperor Go-Ichijō
Japan
1024–1032
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
1024–1031
Romanos III Argyros
Rome
1028–1032
Constantine VIII
Rome
1025–1028
Henry I of France
France
1031–1032
Basil II
Rome
1024–1025
Emperor Xingzong of Liao
China
1031–1032
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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