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.
Clovis I
France
481–491
Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei
China
476–491
Childeric I
France
476–481
Ariadne
Rome
476–491
Emperor Wu of Southern Qi
China
482–491
Pope Felix III
Papacy
483–491
Pope Simplicius
Papacy
476–483
Emperor Gao of Southern Qi
China
479–482
Emperor Seinei
Japan
480–484
Emperor Ninken
Japan
488–491
Xiao Baojuan
China
489–491
Latter Deposed Emperor of Liu Song
China
474–475
Emperor Yūryaku
Japan
476–479
Emperor Kenzō
Japan
485–487
Leo II
Rome
474–474
Emperor Shun of Liu Song
China
477–479
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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