Charles V
(1500 - 1558)
Charles V was a Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke
ofAustria from 1519. He made 40 journeys, travelling
from country to country with no single fixed capital
city,and is estimated that he spent a quarter of
his reign on the road.
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In 1526, Charles married Isabella, the daughter
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In 1526, Charles married Isabella, the daughter
of the late king Manuel I of Portugal.
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In 1557, Charles retired to the Monastery of Yuste
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In 1557, Charles retired to the Monastery of Yuste
in Extremadura and there died a year later.
