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List of Heads of State in 1371

The year 1371 was marked by significant leadership across various regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This list aims to provide an overview of notable heads of state during this period.

Europe

In Europe, several monarchs held power in 1371. In England, King Edward III continued his reign until his death in 1377. The Holy Roman Empire was ruled by Charles IV, who also served as Emperor from 1346 to 1378. France saw the ascension of King Charles V, while Denmark had Queen Waldemar IV on the throne.

In Eastern Europe, notable leaders included Count Gaston III of Foix and Bishop Berenguer d'Erill i de Pallars in Andorra, who served as co-princes alongside each other until 1388. The Byzantine Empire was led by Emperor John V from 1341 to 1391.

Asia

In Asia, several dynasties and kingdoms had notable leaders in 1371. In the Ak Koyunlu kingdom of Anatolia, Kutlug Bey ruled from 1360 to 1379. The Artucids were led by Daud al-Muzaffar until his death in 1376.

The Menteshe region was governed by Musa, who reigned from 1354 to 1375. In the Isfendiyarogullar dynasty of Anatolia, Jalal ad-din Bayezid ruled from 1361 to 1383. The Karamanids were led by Alaeddin Ali I until his death in 1398.

Africa

In Africa, several kingdoms and empires had notable leaders in 1371. In Egypt, Sultan al-Ashraf Shaban II held power from 1363 to 1377. The Hafsids of Ifriqiya (East Algeria, Tunisia) were led by Caliph Abu l-Abbas Ahmad II until his death in 1394.

In Ethiopia, Emperor Newaya Krestos ruled from 1344 to 1372. In the Jolof kingdom of Senegal, Buur-ba Jolof was led by Sare N'Dyaye until her death in 1390.

Americas

The Aztec Empire saw the ascension of Tlatoani Acamapichtli in 1371, who ruled alongside Ténoch