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
871–876
Emperor Yizong of Tang
China
859–873
Causantín mac Cináeda
Scotland
862–876
Charles the Bald
Holy Roman Empire
875–876
Lothair II of Lotharingia
France
858–869
Basil I
Rome
867–876
Michael III
Rome
858–867
Pope Nicholas I
Papacy
858–867
Emperor Xizong of Tang
China
873–876
Pope Adrian II
Papacy
867–872
Domnall mac Ailpín
Scotland
858–862
Pope John VIII
Papacy
872–876
Emperor Xuánzong of Tang
China
858–859
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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