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.
Louis XI of France
France
1464–1471
Mehmed II
Ottoman Empire
1464–1471
Afonso V of Portugal
Portugal
1464–1471
Chenghua Emperor
China
1464–1471
John II of Aragon
Spain
1464–1471
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1464–1471
James III of Scotland
Scotland
1464–1471
Edward IV of England
England
1464–1470
Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado
Japan
1464–1471
Ashikaga Yoshimasa
Japan (Shogunate)
1464–1471
Henry VI of England
England
1470–1471
Karl Knutsson
Sweden
1464–1465
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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