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.
Emperor An of Jin
China
396–408
Emperor Daowu of Northern Wei
China
399–408
Aelia Eudoxia
Rome
395–404
Theodosius II
Rome
402–408
Pope Innocent I
Papacy
402–408
Emperor Richū
Japan
400–405
Marcomer
France
395–400
Pope Siricius
Papacy
395–399
Emperor Nintoku
Japan
395–399
Emperor Hanzei
Japan
406–408
Pope Anastasius I
Papacy
399–401
Emperor Xiaowu of Jin
China
395–396
Helian Bobo
China
407–408
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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