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.
Heraclius
Rome
610–628
Emperor Yang of Sui
China
604–618
Emperor Wen of Sui
China
593–604
Maurice
Rome
593–602
Emperor Gaozu of Tang
China
618–626
Constantina
Rome
593–602
Phocas
Rome
602–610
Pope Gregory I
Papacy
593–604
Pope Boniface IV
Papacy
608–615
Wang Shichong
China
619–621
Emperor Taizong of Tang
China
626–628
Pope Boniface V
Papacy
619–625
Pope Adeodatus I
Papacy
615–618
Pope Honorius I
Papacy
625–628
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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