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.
Arbogast
France
380–394
Emperor Nintoku
Japan
380–399
Theodosius I
Rome
380–395
Emperor Xiaowu of Jin
China
380–396
Pope Siricius
Papacy
384–399
Valentinian II
Rome
380–392
Fu Jian (337–385)
China
380–385
Aelia Eudoxia
Rome
395–400
Arcadius
Rome
395–400
Victor (emperor)
Rome
384–388
Emperor An of Jin
China
396–400
Gratian
Rome
380–383
Pope Damasus I
Papacy
380–384
Emperor Daowu of Northern Wei
China
399–400
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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