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
885–891
Guy III of Spoleto
Holy Roman Empire
889–891
Leo VI the Wise
Rome
886–891
Emperor Zhaozong of Tang
China
888–891
Emperor Uda
Japan
887–891
Giric
Scotland
885–889
Emperor Xizong of Tang
China
885–888
Donald II of Scotland
Scotland
889–891
Eochaid ab Rhun
Scotland
885–889
Emperor Kōkō
Japan
885–887
Basil I
Rome
885–886
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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