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.
Theodosius II
Rome
402–419
Pope Innocent I
Papacy
402–417
Arcadius
Rome
396–408
Emperor Daowu of Northern Wei
China
399–409
Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei
China
409–419
Helian Bobo
China
407–419
Aelia Eudoxia
Rome
396–404
Emperor Ingyō
Japan
412–419
Emperor Richū
Japan
400–405
Emperor Hanzei
Japan
406–411
Marcomer
France
396–400
Pope Siricius
Papacy
396–399
Emperor Nintoku
Japan
396–399
Pope Anastasius I
Papacy
399–401
Pope Zosimus
Papacy
417–418
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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