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.
Edward I of England
England
1278–1279
Kublai Khan
China
1278–1279
Afonso III of Portugal
Portugal
1278–1279
Philip III of France
France
1278–1279
Michael VIII Palaiologos
Rome
1278–1279
Anna of Hungary
Rome
1278–1279
Alexander III of Scotland
Scotland
1278–1279
Emperor Go-Uda
Japan
1278–1279
Pope Nicholas III
Papacy
1278–1279
Magnus III of Sweden
Sweden
1278–1279
Denis I of Portugal
Portugal
1279–1279
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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