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 Ingyō
Japan
412–450
Aelia Eudocia
Rome
421–450
Emperor Wen of Liu Song
China
424–450
Emperor An of Jin
China
402–419
Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei
China
409–423
Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei
China
423–450
Emperor Daowu of Northern Wei
China
402–409
Helian Bobo
China
407–425
Pope Innocent I
Papacy
402–417
Arcadius
Rome
402–408
Pope Celestine I
Papacy
422–432
Pope Leo I
Papacy
440–450
Pope Sixtus III
Papacy
432–440
Emperor Hanzei
Japan
406–411
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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