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    Charles

    Birth: 2-24

    Death: 9-21-1558

    Birth Date Prefix: 1500

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Biography

Charles V held the role of Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain (As Charles I) during the first half of the 16th century. His rule coincided with unrest that came from the rising of Protestantism in the face of Catholicism. 

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Biography: 
Charles V held the role of Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain (As Charles I) during the first half of the 16th century. His rule coincided with unrest that came from the rising of Protestantism in the face of Catholicism.
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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-V-Holy-Roman-emperor
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EncyclopaediaBritannica
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Citation URL: 
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-V-Holy-Roman-emperor
Title of Webpage: 
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Saturday, May 2, 2020 - 12:00
Website Last Modified Date: 
Saturday, May 2, 2020 - 12:00
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
Michael de Ferdinandy