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.
Henry V of England
England
1416–1417
Mehmed I
Ottoman Empire
1416–1417
Ashikaga Yoshimochi
Japan (Shogunate)
1416–1417
John I of Portugal
Portugal
1416–1417
Charles VI of France
France
1416–1417
Yongle Emperor
China
1416–1417
Manuel II Palaiologos
Rome
1416–1417
James I of Scotland
Scotland
1416–1417
Emperor Shōkō
Japan
1416–1417
Erik of Pomerania
Sweden
1416–1417
Alfonso V of Aragon
Spain
1416–1417
Ferdinand I of Aragon
Spain
1416–1416
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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