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.
Mehmed II
Ottoman Empire
1457–1464
Afonso V of Portugal
Portugal
1457–1464
Charles VII of France
France
1457–1461
Henry VI of England
England
1457–1461
Louis XI of France
France
1461–1464
Emperor Yingzong of Ming
China
1457–1464
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1457–1464
Emperor Go-Hanazono
Japan
1457–1464
Ashikaga Yoshimasa
Japan (Shogunate)
1457–1464
John II of Aragon
Spain
1458–1464
Pope Pius II
Papacy
1458–1464
Edward IV of England
England
1461–1464
James III of Scotland
Scotland
1460–1464
James II of Scotland
Scotland
1457–1460
Alfonso V of Aragon
Spain
1457–1458
Chenghua Emperor
China
1464–1464
Pope Callixtus III
Papacy
1457–1458
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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