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Charles V of Spain
By: Andie D.
TOP TEN FACTS
Born: February 24, 1500 Died: September 21, 1558 Father: Phillip I of Castille Mother: Joanna of Castille Reigned over: Spain, regions in Austiria, Hungary and Germany, Duke of Burgandy, and Holy Roman Emporer.
1. A descendant of the house of Hapsburg 2. Knew almost 5 languages. 3. Spent much of his reign fighting or making treaties with France and England. 4. Often called the last Medieval King 5. Ruled over a vast empire during the 16th Century
6. Believed in protecting Christendom 7. Was raised by paternal aunt Margaret of Austria 8. Inherited Spanish throne at the age of 16. 9. He called Martin Luther to the Diet of Worms where Luther would present his 95 theses and would be outlawed. 10. He suffered from a deformed jaw due to years of incest in his family.
"CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Emperor Charles V." NEW ADVENT: Home. 17 May 2009 . "Charles V Holy Roman Emperor France Spain Spanish Empire." Business, Economy, Market Research, Finance, Income Tax Informations. 17 May 2009 . "Charles V." Web Gallery of Art, image collection, virtual museum, searchable database of European fine arts (1100-1850). 17 May 2009 .
