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 III
Holy Roman Empire
1055–1056
Henry I of France
France
1055–1057
Edward the Confessor
England
1055–1057
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1055–1057
Emperor Go-Reizei
Japan
1055–1057
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1055–1057
Macbeth, King of Scotland
Scotland
1055–1057
Emund the Old
Sweden
1055–1057
Theodora Porphyrogenita
Rome
1055–1056
Macbeth
Scotland
1055–1057
Michael VI Bringas
Rome
1056–1057
Isaac I Komnenos
Rome
1057–1057
Emperor Xingzong of Liao
China
1055–1055
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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