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.
Olof Skötkonung
Sweden
999–1003
Otto III
Holy Roman Empire
999–1002
Robert II of France
France
999–1003
Æthelred the Unready
England
999–1003
Emperor Zhenzong of Song
China
999–1003
Basil II
Rome
999–1003
Kenneth III of Scotland
Scotland
999–1003
Emperor Ichijō
Japan
999–1003
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
999–1003
Ring of Sweden
Sweden
999–1000
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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