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.
Merovech
France
450–458
Childeric I
France
458–461
Emperor Wen of Liu Song
China
440–453
Emperor Ingyō
Japan
440–453
Theodosius II
Rome
440–450
Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei
China
452–461
Aelia Eudocia
Rome
440–450
Emperor Xiaowu of Liu Song
China
453–461
Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei
China
440–452
Marcian
Rome
450–457
Verina
Rome
457–461
Leo I
Rome
457–461
Emperor Yūryaku
Japan
457–461
Pulcheria
Rome
450–453
Emperor Ankō
Japan
454–456
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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