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.
Xiao Kui
China
562–578
Sophia
Rome
565–578
Pope John III
Papacy
561–574
Emperor Xuan of Chen
China
568–578
Gao Wei
China
565–577
Emperor Kinmei
Japan
560–571
Justin II
Rome
565–574
Emperor Wen of Chen
China
560–566
Justinian I
Rome
560–565
Emperor Bidatsu
Japan
572–578
Tiberius II Constantine
Rome
574–578
Emperor Fei of Chen
China
567–568
Xiao Cha
China
560–562
Pope Benedict I
Papacy
575–578
Emperor Wucheng of Northern Qi
China
561–565
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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