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.
Alfred the Great
England
871–886
Charles the Bald
Holy Roman Empire
875–877
Emperor Xizong of Tang
China
873–886
Causantín mac Cináeda
Scotland
867–877
Emperor Seiwa
Japan
867–876
Pope John VIII
Papacy
872–882
Emperor Yizong of Tang
China
867–873
Giric
Scotland
878–886
Emperor Yōzei
Japan
876–884
Eochaid ab Rhun
Scotland
878–886
Huang Chao
China
881–884
Lothair II of Lotharingia
France
867–869
Pope Adrian II
Papacy
867–872
Emperor Kōkō
Japan
884–886
Áed mac Cináeda
Scotland
877–878
Pope Marinus I
Papacy
882–884
Pope Adrian III
Papacy
884–885
Pope Nicholas I
Papacy
867–867
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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