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.
Pepin the Short
France
751–756
Dagobert III
France
712–715
Leo III the Syrian
Rome
717–741
Emperor Shōmu
Japan
724–749
Theuderic IV
France
721–737
Constantine V
Rome
741–756
Pope Gregory II
Papacy
715–731
Childeric III
France
743–751
Chilperic II
France
715–719
Pope Gregory III
Papacy
731–741
Pope Zachary
Papacy
741–752
Chlothar IV
France
717–719
Anastasius II (emperor)
Rome
713–715
Pope Stephen II
Papacy
752–756
Pope Constantine
Papacy
712–715
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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