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.
Childeric II
France
662–673
Constantine IV
Rome
659–681
Emperor Gaozong of Tang
China
659–681
Theuderic III
France
675–679
Dagobert II
France
676–679
Pope Vitalian
Papacy
659–672
Constans II
Rome
659–668
Anastasia
Rome
668–681
Emperor Tenji
Japan
661–672
Emperor Tenmu
Japan
672–681
Pope Adeodatus II
Papacy
672–676
Pope Agatho
Papacy
678–681
Pope Donus
Papacy
676–678
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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