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.
James I of Aragon
Spain
1254–1258
Prince Munetaka
Japan (Shogunate)
1254–1258
Afonso III of Portugal
Portugal
1254–1258
Louis IX of France
France
1254–1258
Henry III of England
England
1254–1258
Emperor Lizong of Song
China
1254–1258
Alexander III of Scotland
Scotland
1254–1258
Emperor Go-Fukakusa
Japan
1254–1258
Pope Alexander IV
Papacy
1254–1258
Valdemar, King of Sweden
Sweden
1254–1258
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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