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 Kinmei
Japan
559–566
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou
China
560–566
Justinian I
Rome
559–565
Pope John III
Papacy
561–566
Xiao Kui
China
562–566
Xiao Cha
China
559–562
Emperor Wucheng of Northern Qi
China
561–565
Sophia
Rome
565–566
Justin II
Rome
565–566
Pope Pelagius I
Papacy
559–561
Gao Wei
China
565–566
Emperor Xiaozhao of Northern Qi
China
560–561
Emperor Fei of Northern Qi
China
559–560
Xiao Zhuang
China
559–560
Emperor Ming of Northern Zhou
China
559–560
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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