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.
Constantine VII
Rome
920–944
Constantine II of Scotland
Scotland
920–943
Berengar I of Italy
Holy Roman Empire
920–924
Æthelstan
England
927–939
Emperor Taizong of Liao
China
927–944
Emperor Suzaku
Japan
930–944
Christopher Lekapenos
Rome
921–931
Emperor Daigo
Japan
920–930
Li Siyuan
China
926–933
Shi Jingtang
China
936–942
Pope John X
Papacy
920–928
Edward the Elder
England
920–924
Edmund I
England
939–944
Abaoji
China
920–926
Li Cunxu
China
923–926
Pope John XI
Papacy
931–935
Pope Leo VII
Papacy
936–939
Zhu Zhen
China
920–923
Pope Stephen VIII
Papacy
939–942
Li Congke
China
934–937
Pope Stephen VII
Papacy
929–931
Shi Chonggui
China
942–944
Pope Marinus II
Papacy
942–944
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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