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 Wu of Northern Zhou
China
561–574
Xiao Kui
China
562–574
Sophia
Rome
565–574
Emperor Kinmei
Japan
561–571
Justin II
Rome
565–574
Gao Wei
China
565–574
Emperor Xuan of Chen
China
568–574
Emperor Wen of Chen
China
561–566
Justinian I
Rome
561–565
Emperor Fei of Chen
China
567–568
Emperor Wucheng of Northern Qi
China
561–565
Emperor Bidatsu
Japan
572–574
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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