
Edward, King of Portugal
- Life
- 1391–1438
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
1433–1438

Henry VI of England
England
1433–1438

Murad II
Ottoman Empire
1433–1438

Ashikaga Yoshinori
Japan (Shogunate)
1433–1438

Alfonso V of Aragon
Spain
1433–1438

John VIII Palaiologos
Rome
1433–1438

Emperor Go-Hanazono
Japan
1433–1438

Pope Eugene IV
Papacy
1433–1438

Emperor Yingzong of Ming
China
1435–1438

James I of Scotland
Scotland
1433–1437

Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1433–1437

Xuande Emperor
China
1433–1435

Erik of Pomerania
Sweden
1436–1438

James II of Scotland
Scotland
1437–1438
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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