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.
Xiao Cha
China
556–561
Justinian I
Rome
556–561
Emperor Kinmei
Japan
556–561
Emperor Wenxuan of Northern Qi
China
556–559
Xiao Zhuang
China
557–560
Emperor Ming of Northern Zhou
China
557–560
Emperor Wen of Chen
China
559–561
Emperor Wu of Chen
China
557–559
Emperor Jing of Liang
China
556–557
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou
China
560–561
Emperor Gong of Western Wei
China
556–557
Emperor Xiaozhao of Northern Qi
China
560–561
Emperor Fei of Northern Qi
China
559–560
Emperor Xiaomin of Northern Zhou
China
557–557
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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