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
1455–1458
Henry VI of England
England
1455–1458
Mehmed II
Ottoman Empire
1455–1458
Afonso V of Portugal
Portugal
1455–1458
Alfonso V of Aragon
Spain
1455–1458
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1455–1458
James II of Scotland
Scotland
1455–1458
Emperor Go-Hanazono
Japan
1455–1458
Ashikaga Yoshimasa
Japan (Shogunate)
1455–1458
Jingtai Emperor
China
1455–1457
Emperor Yingzong of Ming
China
1457–1458
Karl Knutsson
Sweden
1455–1457
Christian I of Denmark
Sweden
1457–1458
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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