
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
1424–1425

Henry VI of England
England
1424–1425

Murad II
Ottoman Empire
1424–1425

John I of Portugal
Portugal
1424–1425

Alfonso V of Aragon
Spain
1424–1425

Manuel II Palaiologos
Rome
1424–1425
Ashikaga Yoshikazu
Japan (Shogunate)
1424–1425

James I of Scotland
Scotland
1424–1425

Emperor Shōkō
Japan
1424–1425

Pope Martin V
Papacy
1424–1425

Erik of Pomerania
Sweden
1424–1425

John VIII Palaiologos
Rome
1425–1425
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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