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.
Arcadius
Rome
395–404
Emperor An of Jin
China
396–404
Emperor Daowu of Northern Wei
China
399–404
Marcomer
France
395–400
Pope Siricius
Papacy
395–399
Emperor Nintoku
Japan
395–399
Emperor Richū
Japan
400–404
Theodosius II
Rome
402–404
Pope Anastasius I
Papacy
399–401
Pope Innocent I
Papacy
402–404
Emperor Xiaowu of Jin
China
395–396
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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