Charles V Is Elected Holy Roman Emperor
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Emperors, Caesars, Khans
- Curriculum: Renaissance History, Medieval History/Middle Ages, French History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Germany, France, Spain
- Date: June 28, 1519
Article abstract: Charles V is elected Holy Roman Emperor, consolidating Spain’s supremacy within Europe and overseas and launching a century-long rivalry between Spain and France.
Summary of Event
On January 12, 1519, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I died at Augsburg, Germany. He was the second Habsburg in succession to occupy the imperial throne. Maximilian’s son, Philip the Handsome, married Juana of Spain, and Charles was their eldest son. When Philip died in 1506, Maximilian chose Charles as his heir. For several years before his death,...
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