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 Liang
China
527–548
Justinian I
Rome
527–548
Emperor Xiaojing of Eastern Wei
China
534–548
Emperor Wen of Western Wei
China
535–548
Pope Vigilius
Papacy
537–548
Emperor Kinmei
Japan
539–548
Emperor Xiaozhuang of Northern Wei
China
528–531
Emperor Ankan
Japan
531–535
Emperor Keitai
Japan
527–531
Emperor Senka
Japan
536–539
Pope Felix IV
Papacy
527–530
Pope John II
Papacy
533–535
Emperor Xiaowu of Northern Wei
China
532–535
Pope Boniface II
Papacy
530–532
Emperor Jiemin of Northern Wei
China
531–532
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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