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.
Louis XI of France
France
1464–1483
Mehmed II
Ottoman Empire
1464–1481
Afonso V of Portugal
Portugal
1464–1481
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1464–1487
James III of Scotland
Scotland
1464–1487
Bayezid II
Ottoman Empire
1481–1487
Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado
Japan
1464–1487
Richard III of England
England
1483–1485
Henry VII of England
England
1485–1487
John II of Aragon
Spain
1464–1479
Edward IV of England
England
1471–1483
Ashikaga Yoshihisa
Japan (Shogunate)
1474–1487
Pope Sixtus IV
Papacy
1471–1484
Ferdinand II of Aragon
Spain
1479–1487
Ashikaga Yoshimasa
Japan (Shogunate)
1464–1474
Charles VIII of France
France
1483–1487
Pope Paul II
Papacy
1464–1471
John II of Portugal
Portugal
1481–1487
Pope Innocent VIII
Papacy
1484–1487
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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