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.
William the Conqueror
England
1086–1087
Alfonso VI of León and Castile
Spain
1086–1087
Alexios I Komnenos
Rome
1086–1087
Henry IV
Holy Roman Empire
1086–1087
Blot-Sweyn
Sweden
1086–1087
Philip I of France
France
1086–1087
Emperor Zhezong of Song
China
1086–1087
Malcolm III of Scotland
Scotland
1086–1087
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1086–1087
Emperor Horikawa
Japan
1087–1087
Emperor Shirakawa
Japan
1086–1087
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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