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.
Justinian I
Rome
537–555
Emperor Kinmei
Japan
539–555
Emperor Wu of Liang
China
537–549
Emperor Wen of Western Wei
China
537–551
Theodora
Rome
537–548
Emperor Xiaojing of Eastern Wei
China
537–550
Emperor Wenxuan of Northern Qi
China
550–555
Emperor Yuan of Liang
China
552–555
Emperor Fei of Western Wei
China
551–554
Emperor Senka
Japan
537–539
Emperor Jianwen of Liang
China
549–551
Emperor Gong of Western Wei
China
554–555
Xiao Ji
China
552–553
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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