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Charles V

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Monarch · Holy Roman Empire

Date of birth
March 15, 1500
Died on October 1, 1558
Died at the age of 58
Would have turned 526 today

Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1556 (1500–1558)

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Charles V was a monarch (Holy Roman Empire). Charles V was born on March 15, 1500 in Ghent. Charles V founded University of Granada.

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University of Granada

Founded company

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Facts about Charles

Born
March 15, 1500 in Ghent
Died
October 1, 1558
Nationality
Holy Roman Empire
Occupations
Monarch
Languages
Spanish, French, German, Latin, and Italian
Fame
Wikipedia articles in 106 languages

Birthday

Date of birth
March 15, 1500
Born on a
Thursday
Zodiac sign
Pisces

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What makes Charles V unique

In memory
Died at the age of 58
Today
Would have turned 526 today

In the Julian calendar: March 5, 1500. Converted to our calendar: March 15, 1500.

  • First award in 1508, the year Charles V turned 8.

Born on the same day

Awards

AwardYear
Knight of the Garter1508
illustrious son–
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece–
Order of Alcántara–

Founded companies

NameYear
University of Granada–
Church of San Gil, Madrid–
Spanish Marine Infantry–
Spanish Council of State–
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