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.
Theuderic III
France
679–686
Dagobert II
France
676–679
Constantine IV
Rome
672–685
Childeric II
France
673–675
Anastasia
Rome
672–685
Emperor Gaozong of Tang
China
672–683
Heraclius
Rome
672–681
Emperor Ruizong of Tang
China
684–686
Pope Adeodatus II
Papacy
672–676
Justinian II
Rome
685–686
Pope Agatho
Papacy
678–681
Pope Donus
Papacy
676–678
Empress Jitō
Japan
686–686
Pope John V
Papacy
685–686
Pope Leo II
Papacy
682–683
Pope Benedict II
Papacy
684–685
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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