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.
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
985–995
Æthelred the Unready
England
985–996
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
985–996
Basil II
Rome
985–996
Hugh Capet of France
France
987–996
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
985–996
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
985–995
Emperor Ichijō
Japan
986–996
Olof Skötkonung
Sweden
995–996
Constantine III of Scotland
Scotland
995–996
Emperor Kazan
Japan
985–986
Ring of Sweden
Sweden
993–996
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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