A History of Japan to 1334
George Sansom
Yoshikatsu's brief reign amid the Onin War's gathering storm.
Ashikaga Yoshikatsu
- Life
- 1434–1443
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.
Charles VII of France
France
1442–1443
Henry VI of England
England
1442–1443
Murad II
Ottoman Empire
1442–1443
Afonso V of Portugal
Portugal
1442–1443
Emperor Yingzong of Ming
China
1442–1443
Alfonso V of Aragon
Spain
1442–1443
John VIII Palaiologos
Rome
1442–1443
James II of Scotland
Scotland
1442–1443
Emperor Go-Hanazono
Japan
1442–1443
Pope Eugene IV
Papacy
1442–1443
Christopher of Bavaria
Sweden
1442–1443
Meanwhile in history
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Further Reading
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