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.
Cnut the Great
England
1028–1034
Conrad II
Holy Roman Empire
1028–1034
Anund Jacob
Sweden
1028–1034
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1028–1034
Emperor Go-Ichijō
Japan
1028–1034
Malcolm II of Scotland
Scotland
1028–1034
Pope John XIX
Papacy
1028–1032
Henry I of France
France
1031–1034
Robert II of France
France
1028–1031
Emperor Xingzong of Liao
China
1031–1034
Emperor Shengzong of Liao
China
1028–1031
Pope Benedict IX
Papacy
1032–1034
Duncan I of Scotland
Scotland
1034–1034
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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