Reign of Charles V (jan 1, 1519 – jan 1, 1610)
Description:
ruler of Habsburg empire, so he inherited their domains in Austria, Spain, Germany, Bohemia, Switzerland, N Italy, and became duchy of Burgundydidn't extend authority, instead focused on Lutheran movement + imperial princes
ruled diff lands based on their own customs
French allied w/ Otto against him
1556: Abdicated throne, empire split b/w his sons
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Date:
jan 1, 1519
jan 1, 1610
~ 91 years