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
1471–1483
Mehmed II
Ottoman Empire
1471–1481
Afonso V of Portugal
Portugal
1471–1481
Chenghua Emperor
China
1471–1484
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1471–1484
Edward IV of England
England
1471–1483
James III of Scotland
Scotland
1471–1484
Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado
Japan
1471–1484
Bayezid II
Ottoman Empire
1481–1484
Ashikaga Yoshihisa
Japan (Shogunate)
1474–1484
Richard III of England
England
1483–1484
John II of Aragon
Spain
1471–1479
Ferdinand II of Aragon
Spain
1479–1484
Charles VIII of France
France
1483–1484
John II of Portugal
Portugal
1481–1484
Ashikaga Yoshimasa
Japan (Shogunate)
1471–1474
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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