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.
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou
China
565–577
Sophia
Rome
565–577
Xiao Kui
China
565–577
Emperor Xuan of Chen
China
568–577
Justin II
Rome
565–574
Pope John III
Papacy
565–574
Emperor Kinmei
Japan
565–571
Emperor Bidatsu
Japan
572–577
Tiberius II Constantine
Rome
574–577
Emperor Fei of Chen
China
567–568
Emperor Wen of Chen
China
565–566
Pope Benedict I
Papacy
575–577
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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