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
1449–1457
Henry VI of England
England
1449–1457
Afonso V of Portugal
Portugal
1449–1457
Mehmed II
Ottoman Empire
1451–1457
Pope Nicholas V
Papacy
1449–1455
Alfonso V of Aragon
Spain
1449–1457
James II of Scotland
Scotland
1449–1457
Emperor Go-Hanazono
Japan
1449–1457
Ashikaga Yoshimasa
Japan (Shogunate)
1449–1457
Karl Knutsson
Sweden
1449–1457
Murad II
Ottoman Empire
1449–1451
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1452–1457
Constantine XI Palaiologos
Rome
1449–1453
Pope Callixtus III
Papacy
1455–1457
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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