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.
Henry VII of England
England
1492–1503
Bayezid II
Ottoman Empire
1492–1503
Hongzhi Emperor
China
1492–1503
Ferdinand II of Aragon
Spain
1492–1503
James IV of Scotland
Scotland
1492–1503
Ashikaga Yoshizumi
Japan (Shogunate)
1495–1503
Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado
Japan
1492–1500
Manuel I of Portugal
Portugal
1495–1503
Charles VIII of France
France
1492–1498
Louis XII of France
France
1498–1503
Hans, King of Denmark
Sweden
1497–1501
John II of Portugal
Portugal
1492–1495
Emperor Go-Kashiwabara
Japan
1500–1503
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1492–1493
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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