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.
Arbogast
France
357–385
Emperor Nintoku
Japan
357–385
Gratian
Rome
367–383
Pope Damasus I
Papacy
366–384
Valens
Rome
364–378
Valentinian I
Rome
364–375
Valentinian II
Rome
375–385
Emperor Xiaowu of Jin
China
372–385
Theodosius I
Rome
379–385
Pope Liberius
Papacy
357–366
Emperor Ai of Jin
China
361–365
Constantius II
Rome
357–361
Marcomer
France
380–385
Julian
Rome
360–363
Emperor Fei of Jin
China
365–372
Victor (emperor)
Rome
384–385
Emperor Mu of Jin
China
357–361
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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