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.
Alfred the Great
England
873–888
Basil I
Rome
873–886
Charles the Bald
Holy Roman Empire
875–877
Giric
Scotland
878–888
Pope John VIII
Papacy
873–882
Eochaid ab Rhun
Scotland
878–888
Emperor Yōzei
Japan
876–884
Huang Chao
China
881–884
Causantín mac Cináeda
Scotland
873–877
Emperor Kōkō
Japan
884–887
Emperor Seiwa
Japan
873–876
Leo VI the Wise
Rome
886–888
Pope Stephen V
Papacy
885–888
Áed mac Cináeda
Scotland
877–878
Pope Marinus I
Papacy
882–884
Pope Adrian III
Papacy
884–885
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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