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.
Constantine the Great
Rome
308–324
Emperor Nintoku
Japan
313–324
Pope Sylvester I
Papacy
314–324
Emperor Yuan of Jin
China
317–323
Maxentius
Rome
308–312
Emperor Min of Jin
China
313–316
Emperor Huai of Jin
China
308–311
Galerius
Rome
308–311
Emperor Ming of Jin
China
323–324
Maximinus Daza
Rome
311–313
Valerius Valens
Rome
316–317
Pope Miltiades
Papacy
311–314
Emperor Ōjin
Japan
308–310
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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