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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.
Theuderic III
France
673–673; 675–679; 679–691
Clovis IV
France
691–695
Childebert III
France
695–711
Justinian II
Rome
685–695; 705–711
Pope Sergius I
Papacy
687–701
Wu Zetian
China
690–705
Emperor Ruizong of Tang
China
684–690; 710–712
Leontius
Rome
695–698
Emperor Tenmu
Japan
672–686
Pope Conon
Papacy
686–687
Pope John V
Papacy
685–686
Meanwhile in history
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