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.
Merovech
France
450–457
Pope Leo I
Papacy
450–457
Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei
China
452–457
Emperor Xiaowu of Liu Song
China
453–457
Emperor Wen of Liu Song
China
450–453
Pulcheria
Rome
450–453
Emperor Ingyō
Japan
450–453
Emperor Ankō
Japan
454–456
Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei
China
450–452
Theodosius II
Rome
450–450
Tuoba Yu
China
452–452
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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