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.
Murad I
Ottoman Empire
1368–1383
Ferdinand I of Portugal
Portugal
1368–1383
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu
Japan (Shogunate)
1369–1383
Edward III of England
England
1368–1377
Hongwu Emperor
China
1368–1383
Peter IV of Aragon
Spain
1368–1383
Charles V of France
France
1368–1380
Albert, King of Sweden
Sweden
1368–1383
Robert II of Scotland
Scotland
1371–1383
Charles IV
Holy Roman Empire
1368–1378
Emperor Go-En'yū
Japan
1371–1382
John V Palaiologos
Rome
1368–1376
Richard II of England
England
1377–1383
Pope Gregory XI
Papacy
1371–1378
Charles VI of France
France
1380–1383
Pope Urban VI
Papacy
1378–1383
Andronikos IV Palaiologos
Rome
1376–1379
David II of Scotland
Scotland
1368–1371
Emperor Go-Kōgon
Japan
1368–1371
Pope Urban V
Papacy
1368–1370
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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