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.
Clovis I
France
482–493
Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei
China
482–493
Ariadne
Rome
482–493
Zeno
Rome
482–491
Pope Felix III
Papacy
483–492
Emperor Ninken
Japan
488–493
Xiao Baojuan
China
489–493
Anastasius I
Rome
491–493
Emperor Kenzō
Japan
485–487
Emperor Seinei
Japan
482–484
Pope Gelasius I
Papacy
492–493
Pope Simplicius
Papacy
482–483
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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