Charles V of HRE (jan 1, 1516 – jan 1, 1556)
Description:
Spanish King as well, had mighty power and large territory.He excommunicated Luther and signed Peace of Augsburg.
Later, he gave up his throne in frustration of his failure to make Europe Catholic.
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Date:
jan 1, 1516
jan 1, 1556
~ 40 years