Charles V of Spain

(Holy Roman Emperor)

Born in Ghent near modern day Belgium in

1500 Father was Phillip, Duke of Burgundy His mother, Joan, was the daughter of

Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile 1519 was elected Holy Roman Emperor Died in 1558

His Life

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Ruled largest empire of his day Attacked Rome and captured the pope Started religious reformation Granted Martin Luther safe passage to Diet Of

Worms Designated Holy Roman Emperor

Accomplishments

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Success in Spain Causes Trouble Abdicated cause he wanted to retire Unfit to perform duties

Historians Views

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Maximilian I was his grandfather and Holy

Roman Emperor who died in 1519 at Augsburg, Germany

Charles received claim to the Spanish throne from his mother

He inherited Habsburg lands from Phillip He inherited the islands of Sicily, Sardine, and

Naples from his grandfather who had many more provinces

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Bribed the 7 electors for their votes Pope Leo X was against his election June 28, 1519 electors met and nominated

Charles as Holy Roman Emperor Was king of Spain 3 years before election

Background

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Was Holy Roman Emperor He had to push back the Protestant tide Was king of Spain during the explorations to

the New World Had complete control over most of Europe

because of his grandfather

Explanation

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Was a great leader Bribed electors with gifts so he could become

HRE showing dirty side Slowed the Protestants and secured

Christianity Spoiled, inherited major lands

Our View

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Crews, Daniel A. "Charles V." Great Lives from History:

Renaissance & Early Modern Era, 1454-1600. Ed. Christina J. Moose. 2 Vols. Salem Press, 2008. Salem History Web. 09 May. 2012.

Hitchcock, James F. "Charles V Abdicates." Great Events from History: Renaissance & Early Modern Era, 1454-1600. Ed. Christina J. Moose. Salem Press, 2005. Salem History Web. 09 May. 2012.

Hitchcock, James F. "Charles V Is Elected Holy Roman Emperor." Great Events from History: Renaissance & Early Modern Era, 1454-1600. Ed. Christina J. Moose. Salem Press, 2005. Salem History Web. 09 May. 2012.

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