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.
Anund Jacob
Sweden
1045–1045
Henry I of France
France
1045–1045
Edward the Confessor
England
1045–1045
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1045–1045
Zoe Porphyrogenita
Rome
1045–1045
Theodora Porphyrogenita
Rome
1045–1045
Constantine IX Monomachos
Rome
1045–1045
Macbeth, King of Scotland
Scotland
1045–1045
Emperor Xingzong of Liao
China
1045–1045
Macbeth
Scotland
1045–1045
Emperor Go-Reizei
Japan
1045–1045
Emperor Go-Suzaku
Japan
1045–1045
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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