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.
Childeric I
France
458–479
Verina
Rome
457–474
Leo I
Rome
457–474
Merovech
France
457–458
Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei
China
457–465
Pope Simplicius
Papacy
468–479
Emperor Xiaowu of Liu Song
China
457–464
Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei
China
471–479
Latter Deposed Emperor of Liu Song
China
472–477
Pope Hilarius
Papacy
461–468
Emperor Ming of Liu Song
China
466–472
Emperor Xianwen of Northern Wei
China
465–471
Ariadne
Rome
476–479
Pope Leo I
Papacy
457–461
Zeno
Rome
476–479
Liu Ziye
China
464–466
Basiliscus
Rome
475–476
Zenonis
Rome
475–476
Emperor Shun of Liu Song
China
477–479
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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