Byzantium: The Surprising Life of a Medieval Empire
Judith Herrin
Leo I and the shifting politics of fifth-century Constantinople.
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 I
France
458–474
Verina
Rome
457–474
Emperor Yūryaku
Japan
457–474
Merovech
France
457–458
Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei
China
457–465
Emperor Xiaowu of Liu Song
China
457–464
Pope Hilarius
Papacy
461–468
Pope Simplicius
Papacy
468–474
Emperor Xianwen of Northern Wei
China
465–471
Emperor Ming of Liu Song
China
466–472
Pope Leo I
Papacy
457–461
Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei
China
471–474
Latter Deposed Emperor of Liu Song
China
472–474
Liu Ziye
China
464–466
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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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Leo I's life and times.
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