589 state leaders - Events of 590 - 591 state leaders - State leaders by year

Africa

America

Asia

• Chalukyas - Kirtivarman I, Chalukya ruler (566-597)
• China (Sui Dynasty) - Emperor Wen, Emperor of China (581-617)
• Japan (Asuka Period) - Sushun, Emperor of Japan (587-592)
• Korea (Three Kingdoms) -
  • Baekje - Wideok, King of Baekje (554-598)
  • Goguryeo -
    1. Pyeongwon, King of Goguryeo (559-590)
    2. Yeongyang, King of Goguryeo (590-618)
  • Silla - Jinpyeong, King of Silla (579-632)

Europe

Middle East

• Byzantine Empire - Maurice, Byzantine Emperor (582-602)
• Persia (Sassanid dynasty) -
  1. Hormizd IV, Persian Emperor (578-590)
  2. Khosrau II, Persian Emperor (590-628)