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
562–578
Emperor Xuan of Chen
China
568–582
Sophia
Rome
565–578
Emperor Bidatsu
Japan
572–585
Pope John III
Papacy
562–574
Gao Wei
China
565–577
Justin II
Rome
565–574
Tiberius II Constantine
Rome
574–582
Emperor Kinmei
Japan
562–571
Emperor Wen of Chen
China
562–566
Emperor Wen of Sui
China
581–585
Justinian I
Rome
562–565
Ino Anastasia
Rome
578–582
Chen Shubao
China
582–585
Constantina
Rome
582–585
Pope Pelagius II
Papacy
579–585
Emperor Fei of Chen
China
567–568
Maurice
Rome
582–585
Pope Benedict I
Papacy
575–579
Emperor Wucheng of Northern Qi
China
562–565
Emperor Jing of Northern Zhou
China
579–581
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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