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.
Theuderic III
France
679–685
Constantine IV
Rome
668–685
Childeric II
France
668–673
Dagobert II
France
676–679
Emperor Gaozong of Tang
China
668–683
Heraclius
Rome
668–681
Emperor Tenmu
Japan
672–685
Emperor Tenji
Japan
668–672
Pope Adeodatus II
Papacy
672–676
Pope Vitalian
Papacy
668–672
Emperor Ruizong of Tang
China
684–685
Pope Agatho
Papacy
678–681
Pope Donus
Papacy
676–678
Pope Leo II
Papacy
682–683
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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