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.
Charlemagne
France
802–811
Charlemagne
Holy Roman Empire
802–811
Pope Leo III
Papacy
802–811
Sakanoue no Tamuramaro
Japan (Shogunate)
802–811
Emperor Xianzong of Tang
China
805–811
Emperor Dezong of Tang
China
802–805
Emperor Kanmu
Japan
802–806
Emperor Heizei
Japan
806–809
Emperor Saga
Japan
809–811
Emperor Shunzong of Tang
China
805–805
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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