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 Xuan of Chen
China
574–582
Emperor Bidatsu
Japan
574–582
Xiao Kui
China
574–582
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou
China
574–578
Sophia
Rome
574–578
Ino Anastasia
Rome
578–582
Pope Benedict I
Papacy
575–579
Gao Wei
China
574–577
Pope Pelagius II
Papacy
579–582
Emperor Jing of Northern Zhou
China
579–581
Emperor Wen of Sui
China
581–582
Pope John III
Papacy
574–574
Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou
China
578–579
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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