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
887–897
Guy III of Spoleto
Holy Roman Empire
889–894
Leo VI the Wise
Rome
887–897
Emperor Zhaozong of Tang
China
888–897
Lambert II of Spoleto
Holy Roman Empire
894–897
Donald II of Scotland
Scotland
889–897
Pope Formosus
Papacy
891–896
Pope Stephen V
Papacy
887–891
Emperor Xizong of Tang
China
887–888
Giric
Scotland
887–889
Pope Stephen VI
Papacy
896–897
Eochaid ab Rhun
Scotland
887–889
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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