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.
Edward III of England
England
1342–1352
Orhan
Ottoman Empire
1342–1352
Ashikaga Takauji
Japan (Shogunate)
1342–1352
Afonso IV of Portugal
Portugal
1342–1352
Toghon Temür
China
1342–1352
Peter IV of Aragon
Spain
1342–1352
John V Palaiologos
Rome
1342–1352
David II of Scotland
Scotland
1342–1352
Emperor Go-Murakami
Japan
1342–1352
Philip VI of France
France
1342–1350
Magnus IV of Sweden
Sweden
1342–1352
John VI Kantakouzenos
Rome
1347–1352
Louis IV of Bavaria
Holy Roman Empire
1342–1347
John II of France
France
1350–1352
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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