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.
Ashikaga Yoshimochi
Japan (Shogunate)
1406–1415
John I of Portugal
Portugal
1406–1415
Charles VI of France
France
1406–1415
Yongle Emperor
China
1406–1415
Manuel II Palaiologos
Rome
1406–1415
James I of Scotland
Scotland
1406–1415
Henry V of England
England
1413–1415
Mehmed I
Ottoman Empire
1413–1415
Erik of Pomerania
Sweden
1406–1415
Henry IV of England
England
1406–1413
Emperor Go-Komatsu
Japan
1406–1412
Margaret I of Denmark
Sweden
1406–1412
Martin of Aragon
Spain
1406–1410
Ferdinand I of Aragon
Spain
1412–1415
Emperor Shōkō
Japan
1412–1415
Irene Gattilusio
Rome
1406–1408
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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