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.
Xiao Kui
China
572–585
Emperor Xuan of Chen
China
572–582
Tiberius II Constantine
Rome
574–582
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou
China
572–578
Sophia
Rome
572–578
Emperor Wen of Sui
China
581–585
Pope Pelagius II
Papacy
579–585
Ino Anastasia
Rome
578–582
Chen Shubao
China
582–585
Constantina
Rome
582–585
Gao Wei
China
572–577
Maurice
Rome
582–585
Pope Benedict I
Papacy
575–579
Justin II
Rome
572–574
Pope John III
Papacy
572–574
Emperor Jing of Northern Zhou
China
579–581
Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou
China
578–579
Xiao Cong
China
585–585
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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