List of state leaders in 551

See also
List of state leaders in 550 Events of 551 List of state leaders in 552 State leaders by year

This is a list of heads of state, government leaders, and other rulers in the year 551.

Asia

China (Southern and Northern Dynasties) -
- Liang Dynasty -
  1. Emperor Jianwen, Emperor of Liang (549–551)
  2. Prince of Yuzhang, Emperor of Liang (551)
  3. Hou Jing, Emperor of Han (551–552)
- Northern Qi Dynasty - Emperor Wenxuan, Emperor of Northern Qi (550–559)
- Western Wei Dynasty -
  1. Emperor Wen, Emperor of Western Wei (535–551)
  2. Emperor Fei, Emperor of Western Wei (551–554)
Japan (Asuka Period) - Emperor Kimmei, Emperor of Japan (539–571)
Korea (Three Kingdoms) -
- Baekje - Seong, King of Baekje (523–554)
- Goguryeo - Yangwon, King of Goguryeo (545–559)
- Silla - Jinheung, King of Silla (540–576)

Byzantine Empire - Justinian I, 527–565.
England
- Bernicia -
- Kingdom of Essex - Aescwine (527–587)
- Kingdom of Kent - Eormenric (534/540–564/580)
- Wessex - Cynric, King of Wessex (534–560)
Franks
- Soissons - Clotaire I, King of Soissons (511–558)
- Paris - Childebert I, King of Paris (511–558)
- Austrasia - Theudebald, King of Austrasia (548–555)
Lombard Kingdom - Audoin (539–565)
Suebic Kingdom of Galicia - Chararic (Suevic king) (550–558)
Ostrogothic Kingdom - Totila (541–552)
Visigothic Kingdom - Agila (549–554)