A moment in history
8 thrones active across 12 rulers, a snapshot of the 11th century.
Explore who held power in each world throne this year.
England
all year
Western Europe
Macbeth
until 1 Jan
Macbeth, King of Scotland
Lulach
from 21 Aug
France
Sweden
Northern Europe
Mediterranean
Michael VI Bringas
until 6 Sep
Isaac I Komnenos
from 11 Jun
Papacy
until 28 Jul
Southern Europe
East Asia
Emperor Renzong of Song
Emperor Daozong of Liao
Japan