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.
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou
China
565–578
Xiao Kui
China
565–578
Gao Wei
China
565–577
Emperor Xuan of Chen
China
568–578
Pope John III
Papacy
565–574
Justin II
Rome
565–574
Emperor Kinmei
Japan
565–571
Emperor Bidatsu
Japan
572–578
Tiberius II Constantine
Rome
574–578
Emperor Wen of Chen
China
565–566
Emperor Fei of Chen
China
567–568
Pope Benedict I
Papacy
575–578
Justinian I
Rome
565–565
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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