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.
Alfred the Great
England
872–882
Basil I
Rome
872–882
Emperor Xizong of Tang
China
873–882
Charles the Bald
Holy Roman Empire
875–877
Emperor Yōzei
Japan
876–882
Giric
Scotland
878–882
Causantín mac Cináeda
Scotland
872–877
Emperor Seiwa
Japan
872–876
Eochaid ab Rhun
Scotland
878–882
Huang Chao
China
881–882
Emperor Yizong of Tang
China
872–873
Áed mac Cináeda
Scotland
877–878
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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