Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei
- Life
- 467–499
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
481–499
Childeric I
France
471–481
Ariadne
Rome
476–499
Zeno
Rome
476–491
Xiao Baojuan
China
489–499
Pope Simplicius
Papacy
471–483
Anastasius I
Rome
491–499
Emperor Wu of Southern Qi
China
482–493
Emperor Ninken
Japan
488–498
Pope Felix III
Papacy
483–492
Latter Deposed Emperor of Liu Song
China
472–477
Emperor Yūryaku
Japan
471–479
Emperor Gao of Southern Qi
China
479–482
Verina
Rome
471–474
Leo I
Rome
471–474
Pope Gelasius I
Papacy
492–496
Emperor Seinei
Japan
480–484
Basiliscus
Rome
475–476
Emperor Ming of Southern Qi
China
494–498
Emperor Kenzō
Japan
485–487
Pope Anastasius II
Papacy
496–498
Emperor Shun of Liu Song
China
477–479
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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