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
1441–1448
Henry VI of England
England
1441–1448
Afonso V of Portugal
Portugal
1441–1448
Murad II
Ottoman Empire
1441–1444
Emperor Yingzong of Ming
China
1441–1448
Alfonso V of Aragon
Spain
1441–1448
John VIII Palaiologos
Rome
1441–1448
Mehmed II
Ottoman Empire
1444–1446
James II of Scotland
Scotland
1441–1448
Emperor Go-Hanazono
Japan
1441–1448
Pope Eugene IV
Papacy
1441–1447
Pope Nicholas V
Papacy
1447–1448
Ashikaga Yoshikatsu
Japan (Shogunate)
1442–1443
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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