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.
Pepin the Short
France
751–768
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
China
741–756
Emperor Daizong of Tang
China
762–775
Childeric III
France
743–751
Charlemagne
France
768–775
Pope Zachary
Papacy
741–752
Emperor Suzong of Tang
China
756–762
Pope Paul I
Papacy
757–767
Carloman I
France
768–771
Emperor Shōmu
Japan
741–749
Emperor Junnin
Japan
758–764
Emperor Kōnin
Japan
770–775
Pope Stephen II
Papacy
752–757
Pope Adrian I
Papacy
772–775
Pope Stephen III
Papacy
768–772
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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