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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
871–899
Basil I
Rome
867–886
Charles the Bald
Holy Roman Empire
875–877
Giric
Scotland
878–889
Pope John VIII
Papacy
872–882
Eochaid ab Rhun
Scotland
878–889
Emperor Yōzei
Japan
876–884
Huang Chao
China
881–884
Causantín mac Cináeda
Scotland
862–877
Emperor Kōkō
Japan
884–887
Emperor Seiwa
Japan
858–876
Leo VI the Wise
Rome
886–912
Pope Stephen V
Papacy
885–891
Áed mac Cináeda
Scotland
877–878
Pope Marinus I
Papacy
882–884
Pope Adrian III
Papacy
884–885
Meanwhile in history
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