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 Wenzong of Tang
China
827–840
Theophilos
Rome
829–840
Pope Gregory IV
Papacy
827–840
Michael II
Rome
820–829
Emperor Junna
Japan
823–833
Emperor Saga
Japan
814–823
Leo V the Armenian
Rome
814–820
Emperor Xianzong of Tang
China
814–820
Emperor Ninmyō
Japan
833–840
Emperor Muzong of Tang
China
820–824
Pope Paschal I
Papacy
817–824
Emperor Jingzong of Tang
China
824–827
Pope Eugene II
Papacy
824–827
Pope Leo III
Papacy
814–816
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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