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.
Michael III
Rome
855–867
Emperor Yizong of Tang
China
859–869
Emperor Seiwa
Japan
858–869
Pope Nicholas I
Papacy
858–867
Causantín mac Cináeda
Scotland
862–869
Emperor Xuánzong of Tang
China
855–859
Domnall mac Ailpín
Scotland
858–862
Emperor Montoku
Japan
855–858
Kenneth MacAlpin
Scotland
855–858
Basil I
Rome
867–869
Pope Joan
Papacy
855–858
Pope Benedict III
Papacy
855–858
Pope Adrian II
Papacy
867–869
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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