Emperor Wenxuan of Northern Qi
- Life
- 526–559
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.
Justinian I
Rome
550–559
Emperor Kinmei
Japan
550–559
Pope Vigilius
Papacy
550–555
Xiao Cha
China
555–559
Emperor Yuan of Liang
China
552–555
Pope Pelagius I
Papacy
556–559
Emperor Fei of Western Wei
China
551–554
Emperor Gong of Western Wei
China
554–557
Emperor Wu of Chen
China
557–559
Emperor Jing of Liang
China
555–557
Xiao Zhuang
China
557–559
Emperor Ming of Northern Zhou
China
557–559
Emperor Jianwen of Liang
China
550–551
Emperor Wen of Western Wei
China
550–551
Xiao Ji
China
552–553
Xiao Yuanming
China
555–555
Emperor Xiaomin of Northern Zhou
China
557–557
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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