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
1425–1435
Henry VI of England
England
1425–1435
Murad II
Ottoman Empire
1425–1435
John I of Portugal
Portugal
1425–1433
Ashikaga Yoshinori
Japan (Shogunate)
1429–1435
Alfonso V of Aragon
Spain
1425–1435
John VIII Palaiologos
Rome
1425–1435
James I of Scotland
Scotland
1425–1435
Erik of Pomerania
Sweden
1425–1434
Edward, King of Portugal
Portugal
1433–1435
Emperor Go-Hanazono
Japan
1428–1435
Pope Martin V
Papacy
1425–1431
Pope Eugene IV
Papacy
1431–1435
Emperor Shōkō
Japan
1425–1428
Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1433–1435
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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