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 Xuánzong of Tang
China
846–859
Lothair II of Lotharingia
France
855–867
Kenneth MacAlpin
Scotland
843–858
Emperor Yizong of Tang
China
859–867
Emperor Montoku
Japan
850–858
Emperor Ninmyō
Japan
842–850
Emperor Seiwa
Japan
858–867
Pope Nicholas I
Papacy
858–867
Pope Leo IV
Papacy
847–855
Emperor Wuzong of Tang
China
842–846
Causantín mac Cináeda
Scotland
862–867
Domnall mac Ailpín
Scotland
858–862
Pope Sergius II
Papacy
844–847
Pope Joan
Papacy
855–858
Pope Benedict III
Papacy
855–858
Pope Gregory IV
Papacy
842–844
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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