
Emperor Zhaozong of Tang
- Life
- 867–904
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
888–899

Guy III of Spoleto
Holy Roman Empire
889–894

Lambert II of Spoleto
Holy Roman Empire
894–898

Louis the Blind
Holy Roman Empire
901–904

Leo VI the Wise
Rome
888–900

Donald II of Scotland
Scotland
889–900

Emperor Uda
Japan
888–897

Edward the Elder
England
901–904

Pope Formosus
Papacy
891–896

Constantine II of Scotland
Scotland
901–904

Emperor Daigo
Japan
901–904

Pope Stephen V
Papacy
888–891

Pope Benedict IV
Papacy
901–903

Pope John IX
Papacy
898–900

Pope Stephen VI
Papacy
896–897
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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