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.
Xiao Kui
China
568–582
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou
China
568–578
Sophia
Rome
568–578
Emperor Bidatsu
Japan
572–582
Tiberius II Constantine
Rome
574–582
Gao Wei
China
568–577
Justin II
Rome
568–574
Pope John III
Papacy
568–574
Ino Anastasia
Rome
578–582
Pope Benedict I
Papacy
575–579
Emperor Kinmei
Japan
568–571
Emperor Wen of Sui
China
581–582
Pope Pelagius II
Papacy
579–582
Emperor Jing of Northern Zhou
China
579–581
Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou
China
578–579
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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