Charles V Biography

Birth of Charles V, son of Philip I of Castille

Succeeds as King of The Netherlands

Inherits Burgundy

The Treaty of Noyon, signed by Francis and Charles V recognizes French claims to Milan and Spanish claims to Naples, removing Spain from the war

Succeeds as King of Spain, as Charles I, 1516-1556. Rules Spain as Charles I 1516-1556

The Treaty of Noyon, signed by Francis and Charles V recognizes French claims to Milan and Spanish claims to Naples, removing Spain from the war

Charles, King of Spain, accepts participation in the wider European peace arrangements promoted from London.

A peace Treaty with Charles of Spain recognizes Navarre as part of Spain

Benefits from an Anglo-French settlement that leaves Spain in possession of Navarre while France retains Milan.

Adheres to the wider European peace arrangements promoted through the Treaty of London.

Joins the wider peace league and accepts the collective obligations attached to the Treaty of London.

This record states: In addition to conflicts between his Spanish and German inheritances, conflicts of religion would be another source of tension during the reign of Charles V, in 1517.

This record states: Martin Luther initiated what would later be known as the Reformation, at this time, many local Dukes saw a chance to oppose the hegemony of Emperor Charles V the Empire then became fatally divided along religious lines.

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor

Meets Henry VIII & spends three days with Henry & Catherine in Canterbury

Henry VIII & Emperor Charles agree not to sign a new alliance with France for 2 yrs

Henry VIII & Emperor Charles agree not to sign a new alliance with France for 2 yrs

Issues a decree suppressing Lutheranism in The Netherlands

Crowned Emperor in France

Transfers the hereditary Habsburg lands within the Empire to his brother Ferdinand. Presides over the Diet of Worms but Luther refuses to retract his protests. Establishes the Austrian branch of the Dynasty

Charles transfers the hereditary Habsburg lands to his brother Ferdinand. Charles establishes the Austrian branch of the Habsburg Dynasty at the Diet of Worms

Luther is tried before the Emperor at the Diet of Worms & given an Empire ban

Conducted from 28 January to 25 May 1521, with the Emperor Charles V presiding. Transfers the hereditary Habsburg lands within the Empire to his brother Ferdinand. Luther is tried before the Emperor at the Diet of Worms & given an Empire ban

When Luther eventually reemerged from the Wartburg, the emperor, distracted with other matters, did not press for Luther's arrest. Ultimately, because of rising public support for Luther among the German people and the protection of certain German princes, the Edict of Worms was never enforced in Germany

On the contrary, we want him to be apprehended and punished as a notorious heretic, as he deserves, to be brought personally before us, or to be securely guarded until those who have captured him inform us, whereupon we will order the appropriate manner of

The Edict of Worms was a decree issued on 25 May 1521 by Emperor Charles V, declaring: For this reason we forbid anyone from this time forward to dare, either by words or by deeds, to receive, defend, sustain, or favour the said Martin Luther.

Those who will help in his capture will be rewarded generously for their good work

proceeding against the said Luther.

Charles issues the Edict of Worms, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw, banning his writings, and requiring his arrest: "We want him to be apprehended and punished as a notorious heretic"

Meets Wolsey in Bruges where the terms of a possible alliance are discussed

Charles V agrees an anti-French alliance with Henry VIII's representatives.

In December 1521, Jacob Probst, prior of the Augustinian monastery in Antwerp, was the first Luther-supporting cleric to be arrested and prosecuted under the terms of the Worms Edict.

In the Low Countries (comprising modern-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands), the Edict was initially enforced against Luther's most active supporters.

This could be done because these countries were under the direct reign of Emperor Charles V and his appointed regent, Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy (and Charles's aunt).

Charles V visits England & stays at Greenwich

Additional arrests were made among the Augustinians in Antwerp. Two monks, Johann Esch and Heinrich Voes, refused to recant; on 1 July 1523, they were burned at the stake in Brussels

Francis I is captured in Lombardy by the Viceroy of Naples in a war against Charles V. Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, defeats Francis I, King of France, taking him prisoner to Spain. A birthday gift was the person of the King of France, Spanish hegemony in Italy dates from the Battle of Pavia

A birthday gift was the person of the King of France, Spanish hegemony in Italy dates from the Battle of Pavia

Allied with the Pope, Bavaria & Protestant Princes

Fought between the Habsburg Charles V, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire, & the League of Cognac, an alliance including France, Pope Clement VII, the Republic of Venice, England, the Duchy of Milan & Florence

Allied with the Pope, Bavaria & Protestant Princes

Turkey captures most of Hungary

The League of Cognac quickly seizes Lodi, but Imperial troops march into Lombardy and soon force Sforza to abandon Milan

Shocked by the defeat of the French in the Italian War of 1521, Clement, together with the Republic of Venice, organizes an alliance to drive the Habsburg powers and the Holy Roman Empire-from Italy. Fought between the Habsburg Charles V, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire, & the League of Cognac, an alliance including France, Pope Clement VII, the Republic of Venice, England, the Duchy of Milan & Florence

Marries Isabella of Portugal

The League of Cognac quickly seizes Lodi, but Imperial troops march into Lombardy and soon force Sforza to abandon Milan

Allies Rome, Venice, the Pope & France against Charles V

Gains Flanders from France. Gains Artois from France

Gains Burgundy from France

Charles V strengthens Habsburg control of Flanders through the settlement imposed on Francis I.

Gains Flanders from France. Gains Artois from France

Gains Burgundy from France

Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis surrenders Burgundy, Artois & Flanders to Charles V

Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis surrenders Burgundy, Artois & Flanders to Charles V

Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis surrenders Burgundy, Artois & Flanders to Charles V

Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis surrenders Burgundy, Artois & Flanders to Charles V. Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis gives up all claims in Italy

Francis I renounces the Treaty of Madrid as it was made under duress

The Alliance of the League of Cognac is defeated by Charles V

Francesco Guicciardini, in command of the Papal armies, proves unable to resist and when the Duke of Bourbon is killed, his underpaid army sack the city, forcing the Pope to flee. Charles V gathers a force of landsknechts under Georg Frundsberg and a Spanish army under Charles of Bourbon, the two forces combine at Piacenza and advance on Rome

The Alliance of the League of Cognac is defeated by Charles V. Rome & the Vatican are sacked by German Lutheran forces & a council is called. Clement VII & Charles V sign a truce. Clement VII begs Charles V but it is too late to save Rome

Princes are not allowed to decide the religious allegiance of their states. At the 2nd Diet of Speyer the Imperial decree of the 1st Diet is repealed

Makes peace with Pope Clement VII

Signs a Treaty with Pope Clement VII settling their differences. Francis surrenders his rights to Artois, Flanders, and Tournai, and is obliged to pay a ransom of two million golden ducatsbefore his sons were to be released

Influences his nephew Clement VII in refusing to annul Henry VIIIs marriage

The final Treaty, signed on August 5, removes France from the war, leaving Venice, Florence, and the Pope alone against Charles

Grants the knights of St John permission to settle on the Island of Malta

The Protestant Imperial Estates form the Schmalkaldic League. Rejects the Protestant Confession Augustana

Spains Carlos I is crowned Holy Roman Emperor Charles V by Pope Clement VII in the last coronation of a German King by a Pope

Recognizes the Augsburg Confession & the Catholic faith

The Protestants aly with Charles V against the Turks. States that the religion of the ruler becomes the religion of the state. Recognizes the Augsburg Confession & the Catholic faith. Defends the unity of the Empire by coming to terms with the Protestants. Charles failures to destroy Protestantism in the Empire

Defends the unity of the Empire by coming to terms with the Protestants. Charles failures to destroy Protestantism in the Empire

The Protestants aly with Charles V against the Turks. States that the religion of the ruler becomes the religion of the state. Recognizes the Augsburg Confession & the Catholic faith. Defends the unity of the Empire by coming to terms with the Protestants. Charles failures to destroy Protestantism in the Empire

Marries his daughter to Alessandro de Medici & makes him Duke of Florence

Prohibits the adoption of Protestantism in The Netherlands

Secures the election of his younger brother Ferdinand as King of the Romans

Writes Thomas More an appreciative letter for his support of Queen Catherine

Moves to defend Vienna

The Turks launches an invasion force from Belgrade

Charles V & Francois I make peace in the Treaty of Crepy-en-Valois

The Imperial Army of Charles V is defeated by the French south of Turin

The Imperial Army of Charles V is defeated by the French south of Turin

Charles V is joined by English troops in his assault on Paris

Francis I promises help against the Protestant Estates of the Empire & gives up Naples

Francis I promises help against the Protestant Estates of the Empire & gives up Naples. Charles V returns Burgundy

Under the Treaty of Crespy Charles V renounces his claim to Burgundy

Keeps Under the terms of the Peace of Crespy Charles V keeps Milan

Under the Peace of Crespy Francis I gives up Naples

Ends The Treaty of Crespy ends the Schmalkaldic wars. Charles V renounces his claim to Burgundy but keeps Milan

Charles V & Suleyman make peace in the Treaty of Adrianople

Proclaims the Augsburg Interim, a failed attempt to unite Catholics & Protestants

The laity can receive the Communion Cup & Protestant ministers can keep their wives. Rejected by most Protestant Princes & only accepted by Pope Paul in 1549. Defines a form of Catholicism acceptable to Protestants

A truce between Charles V & the Schmaldic League

A truce between Charles V & the Schmaldic League

Tries to recapture Lorraine but is repulsed at Metz

Commences a failed attempt to invade Picardy

Defeated by the French who end Charles invasion of Picardy

Divides lands between the Spanish & Austrian Habsburgs

Charles V abdicates and divides his territories between Philip and Ferdinand of Austria. The Peace of Augsburg ends the war in Germany and confirms the existence of the Protestant princes

Paul IV is elected Pope and takes the side of France, whereupon an exhausted Charles finally gives up hopes of a world Christian empire

Princes in the Empire have a right to impose their religion on their subjects

Princes in the Empire have a right to impose their religion on their subjects. A religious settlement following the Diet of Augsburg

Princes in the Empire have a right to impose their religion on their subjects

Princes in the Empire have a right to impose their religion on their subjects. A religious settlement following the Diet of Augsburg

Paul IV was elected Pope and took the side of France, whereupon an exhausted Charles finally gave up his hopes of a world Christian empire, he abdicated and divided his territories between Philip and Ferdinand of Austria, the Peace of Augsburg ended the war in Germany and accepted the existence of the Protestant princes

Philip II is given the Government of The Netherlands by his father Charles V

Philip II retains Spain, Italy & The Netherlands. Ferdinand I becomes Emperor & rules Austria, Hungary & Bohemia. Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates

Charles Vs brother succeeds as Emperor & his son Philip II succeeds in Spain

Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates

Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates

Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates

Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates

Charles V fails in battle & is forced to sign the Peace of Vaucelles then abdicates

Charles V dies in retirement at the monastery of Yuste

Death of Charles V in retirement at Yuste