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.
Henry II of England
England
1181–1185
Alfonso VIII of Castile
Spain
1181–1185
Alfonso II of Aragon
Spain
1181–1185
Afonso I of Portugal
Portugal
1181–1185
Knut Eriksson
Sweden
1181–1185
Philip II of France
France
1181–1185
Emperor Shizong of Jin
China
1181–1185
Emperor Xiaozong of Song
China
1181–1185
Frederick Barbarossa
Holy Roman Empire
1181–1185
William the Lion
Scotland
1181–1185
Emperor Antoku
Japan
1181–1185
Andronikos I Komnenos
Rome
1183–1185
Alexios II Komnenos
Rome
1181–1183
Emperor Go-Toba
Japan
1183–1185
Isaac II Angelos
Rome
1185–1185
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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