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.
Arbogast
France
372–394
Emperor Nintoku
Japan
372–396
Valentinian II
Rome
375–392
Theodosius I
Rome
379–395
Marcomer
France
380–396
Fu Jian (337–385)
China
372–385
Gratian
Rome
372–383
Pope Damasus I
Papacy
372–384
Pope Siricius
Papacy
384–396
Valens
Rome
372–378
Victor (emperor)
Rome
384–388
Valentinian I
Rome
372–375
Aelia Eudoxia
Rome
395–396
Arcadius
Rome
395–396
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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