List of state leaders in the 15th century
This is a list of state leaders in the 15th century (1401–1500) AD, except for the leaders within the Holy Roman Empire, and the leaders within South Asia. These polities are generally sovereign states, but excludes minor dependent territories, whose leaders can be found listed under territorial governors in the 15th century. For completeness, these lists can include colonies, protectorates, or other dependent territories that have since gained sovereignty. Africa Africa: Central Angola Kingdom of Kongo: Kilukeni (complete list) – Nanga, Manikongo (1410s) Nlaza, Manikongo (1430s) Nkuwu a Ntinu, Manikongo (1450s–1470) João I, Manikongo (1470–1509) Cameroon Kingdom of Bamum (complete list) – Nchare Yen, Mfon (1394–1418) Ngoupou, Mfon (1418–1461) Monjou, Mfon (1461–1498) Mengap, Mfon (1498–1519) São Tomé and Príncipe Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe (complete list) – Colony, 1470–1951 For details see the Kingdom of Portugal under Southwest Europe Africa: East Great Lakes area Rwanda Kingdom of Rwanda (complete list) – Cyilima Rugwe, Mwami (?–c.1378) Kigeli I Mukobanya, Mwami (1378–1418) Mibambwe I Sekarongoro I Mutabazi, Mwami (15th century) Yuhi wa II Gahima II, Mwami (15th century) Ndahiro II Cyamatare, Mwami (1477–1510) South Sudan Shilluk Kingdom – Nyikang, Rädh (c.1490–1517) Uganda Buganda (complete list) – Kimera, Kabaka (c.1374–c.1404) Ttembo, Kabaka (c.1404–c.1434)