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
995–1000
Otto III
Holy Roman Empire
996–1000
Æthelred the Unready
England
993–1000
Basil II
Rome
993–1000
Emperor Ichijō
Japan
993–1000
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
993–1000
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
993–995
Emperor Taizong of Song
China
993–997
Hugh Capet of France
France
993–996
Robert II of France
France
996–1000
Emperor Zhenzong of Song
China
997–1000
Kenneth III of Scotland
Scotland
997–1000
Pope John XV
Papacy
993–996
Pope Gregory V
Papacy
996–999
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
993–995
Constantine III of Scotland
Scotland
995–997
Pope Sylvester II
Papacy
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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