Emperor Xiaojing of Eastern Wei
- Life
- 524–552
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 Wu of Liang
China
534–549
Justinian I
Rome
534–550
Theodora
Rome
534–548
Emperor Wen of Western Wei
China
535–550
Pope Vigilius
Papacy
537–550
Emperor Kinmei
Japan
539–550
Emperor Senka
Japan
536–539
Emperor Ankan
Japan
534–535
Pope John II
Papacy
534–535
Pope Agapetus I
Papacy
535–536
Emperor Xiaowu of Northern Wei
China
534–535
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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