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.
Childeric I
France
468–481
Romulus Augustulus
Rome
475–476
Clovis I
France
481–483
Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei
China
471–483
Emperor Yūryaku
Japan
468–479
Ariadne
Rome
476–483
Zeno
Rome
476–483
Verina
Rome
468–474
Leo I
Rome
468–474
Latter Deposed Emperor of Liu Song
China
472–477
Emperor Gao of Southern Qi
China
479–482
Emperor Ming of Liu Song
China
468–472
Emperor Seinei
Japan
480–483
Emperor Xianwen of Northern Wei
China
468–471
Basiliscus
Rome
475–476
Zenonis
Rome
475–476
Leo II
Rome
474–474
Emperor Shun of Liu Song
China
477–479
Emperor Wu of Southern Qi
China
482–483
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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