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
1046–1056
Henry I of France
France
1042–1056
Edward the Confessor
England
1042–1056
Anund Jacob
Sweden
1042–1050
Emperor Renzong of Song
China
1042–1056
Macbeth, King of Scotland
Scotland
1042–1056
Zoe Porphyrogenita
Rome
1042–1055
Constantine IX Monomachos
Rome
1042–1055
Emperor Xingzong of Liao
China
1042–1055
Macbeth
Scotland
1042–1056
Emperor Go-Reizei
Japan
1045–1056
Pope Leo IX
Papacy
1049–1054
Emund the Old
Sweden
1050–1056
Emperor Go-Suzaku
Japan
1042–1045
Pope Benedict IX
Papacy
1042–1044
Pope Gregory VI
Papacy
1045–1047
Pope Victor II
Papacy
1055–1056
Pope Clement II
Papacy
1047–1047
Emperor Daozong of Liao
China
1055–1056
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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