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
796–814
Sakanoue no Tamuramaro
Japan (Shogunate)
797–811
Charlemagne
Holy Roman Empire
800–814
Emperor Xianzong of Tang
China
805–816
Emperor Dezong of Tang
China
796–805
Nikephoros I
Rome
802–811
Emperor Kanmu
Japan
796–806
Irene of Athens
Rome
797–802
Emperor Saga
Japan
809–816
Louis the Pious
France
814–816
Leo V the Armenian
Rome
813–816
Constantine VI
Rome
796–797
Michael I Rangabe
Rome
811–813
Emperor Heizei
Japan
806–809
Staurakios
Rome
811–813
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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