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.
Mehmed II
Ottoman Empire
1458–1479
Louis XI of France
France
1461–1479
Afonso V of Portugal
Portugal
1458–1479
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1458–1479
James III of Scotland
Scotland
1460–1479
Charles VII of France
France
1458–1461
Henry VI of England
England
1458–1461
Chenghua Emperor
China
1464–1479
Ashikaga Yoshimasa
Japan (Shogunate)
1458–1474
Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado
Japan
1464–1479
Edward IV of England
England
1461–1470
Emperor Yingzong of Ming
China
1458–1464
Pope Sixtus IV
Papacy
1471–1479
Pope Paul II
Papacy
1464–1471
Emperor Go-Hanazono
Japan
1458–1464
Pope Pius II
Papacy
1458–1464
Ashikaga Yoshihisa
Japan (Shogunate)
1474–1479
Christian I of Denmark
Sweden
1458–1464
James II of Scotland
Scotland
1458–1460
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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