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.
Emperor Xianzong of Tang
China
809–820
Louis the Pious
France
814–823
Leo V the Armenian
Rome
813–820
Pope Leo III
Papacy
809–816
Charlemagne
France
809–814
Pope Paschal I
Papacy
817–823
Charlemagne
Holy Roman Empire
809–814
Emperor Muzong of Tang
China
820–823
Michael II
Rome
820–823
Nikephoros I
Rome
809–811
Michael I Rangabe
Rome
811–813
Sakanoue no Tamuramaro
Japan (Shogunate)
809–811
Staurakios
Rome
811–813
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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