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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.
Alfred the Great
England
871–899
Emperor Yizong of Tang
China
859–873
Causantín mac Cináeda
Scotland
862–877
Charles the Bald
Holy Roman Empire
875–877
Lothair II of Lotharingia
France
855–869
Basil I
Rome
867–886
Michael III
Rome
842–867
Pope Nicholas I
Papacy
858–867
Emperor Xizong of Tang
China
873–888
Pope Adrian II
Papacy
867–872
Domnall mac Ailpín
Scotland
858–862
Pope John VIII
Papacy
872–882
Emperor Xuánzong of Tang
China
846–859
Meanwhile in history
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