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
1447–1455
Henry VI of England
England
1447–1455
Afonso V of Portugal
Portugal
1447–1455
Mehmed II
Ottoman Empire
1451–1455
Murad II
Ottoman Empire
1447–1451
Alfonso V of Aragon
Spain
1447–1455
James II of Scotland
Scotland
1447–1455
Emperor Go-Hanazono
Japan
1447–1455
Jingtai Emperor
China
1449–1455
Ashikaga Yoshimasa
Japan (Shogunate)
1449–1455
Karl Knutsson
Sweden
1448–1455
Constantine XI Palaiologos
Rome
1449–1453
Emperor Yingzong of Ming
China
1447–1449
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1452–1455
John VIII Palaiologos
Rome
1447–1448
Christopher of Bavaria
Sweden
1447–1448
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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