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.
Constantine VII
Rome
921–931
Romanos I Lekapenos
Rome
921–931
Constantine II of Scotland
Scotland
921–931
Emperor Daigo
Japan
921–930
Berengar I of Italy
Holy Roman Empire
921–924
Pope John X
Papacy
921–928
Li Siyuan
China
926–931
Abaoji
China
921–926
Æthelstan
England
927–931
Edward the Elder
England
921–924
Li Cunxu
China
923–926
Emperor Taizong of Liao
China
927–931
Zhu Zhen
China
921–923
Pope Stephen VII
Papacy
929–931
Pope Leo VI
Papacy
928–928
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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