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.
Theodosius II
Rome
421–450
Emperor Ingyō
Japan
421–450
Emperor Wen of Liu Song
China
424–450
Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei
China
423–450
Pope Celestine I
Papacy
422–432
Pope Leo I
Papacy
440–450
Pope Sixtus III
Papacy
432–440
Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei
China
421–423
Emperor Wu of Liu Song
China
421–422
Helian Bobo
China
421–425
Helian Chang
China
425–428
Pope Boniface I
Papacy
421–422
Emperor Shao of Liu Song
China
422–424
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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