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.
Childeric II
France
662–673
Theuderic III
France
679–685
Emperor Gaozong of Tang
China
654–683
Dagobert II
France
676–679
Heraclius
Rome
659–681
Constans II
Rome
654–668
Anastasia
Rome
668–685
Pope Vitalian
Papacy
657–672
Emperor Tenmu
Japan
672–685
Emperor Tenji
Japan
661–672
Emperor Ruizong of Tang
China
684–685
Pope Adeodatus II
Papacy
672–676
Pope Agatho
Papacy
678–681
Pope Martin I
Papacy
654–655
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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