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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
402–450; 408–450
Merovech
France
450–458
Emperor Wen of Liu Song
China
424–453
Aelia Eudocia
Rome
421–450
Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei
China
423–452
Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei
China
409–423
Pope Leo I
Papacy
440–461
Emperor An of Jin
China
396–419
Helian Bobo
China
407–425
Pope Celestine I
Papacy
422–432
Pope Sixtus III
Papacy
432–440
Emperor Wu of Liu Song
China
420–422
Marcian
Rome
450–457
Pulcheria
Rome
450–453
Pope Innocent I
Papacy
402–417
Pope Boniface I
Papacy
418–422
Helian Chang
China
425–428
Emperor Shao of Liu Song
China
422–424
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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