Charles I Ascends the Throne of Spain
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy
- Curriculum: Renaissance History, German History, Eastern European History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Spain
- Date: January 23, 1516
Article abstract: Charles I ascends the throne of Spain, becoming the first Habsburg ruler of Spain and expanding the world-wide influence of Spain and Habsburg Austria.
Summary of Event
The accession of Charles I to the throne of Spain was the climax of a bitter dispute over the succession that had its origins in the unusual nature of the marriage contract between his maternal grandparents, Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile. Both had been confirmed sovereign in their own kingdoms, but there was nothing in their marriage contract about their...
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