Birth of Charles V
Birth of Charles V, son of Philip I of Castille
Role range: 1519-1556
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Charles V Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles V through 115 dated historical records for Spain.
Charles V, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
115Distinct records
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1500
1506
Succession
Succeeds as King of The Netherlands
Role range: 1519-1556
Succession
Inherits Burgundy
Role range: 1519-1556
1516
Rule of Naples
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
Role range: 1519-1556
Succession
Succeeds as King of Spain, as Charles I, 1516-1556. Rules Spain as Charles I 1516-1556
Role range: 1519-1556
Treaty of Noyon
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
Role range: 1519-1556
1518
Navarre Settlement
Benefits from an Anglo-French settlement that leaves Spain in possession of Navarre while France retains Milan.
Role range: 1516-1556
Accession to Treaty
Adheres to the wider European peace arrangements promoted through the Treaty of London.
Role range: 1516-1556
Collective Defence Commitment
Joins the wider peace league and accepts the collective obligations attached to the Treaty of London.
Role range: 1516-1556
Recognition of Navarre as part of Spain
A peace Treaty with Charles of Spain recognizes Navarre as part of Spain
Role range: 1519-1556
Adherence to Peace League
Charles, King of Spain, accepts participation in the wider European peace arrangements promoted from London.
Role range: 1516-1556
1519
Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1519-1556
Succession
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1519-1556
Reformation, The
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.
Role range: 1519-1556
Reformation, The
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.
Role range: 1519-1556
1520
Meeting with Henry VIII & spends three days with
Meets Henry VIII & spends three days with Henry & Catherine in Canterbury
Role range: 1519-1558
Alliance Agreement with France for 2 yrs
Henry VIII & Emperor Charles agree not to sign a new alliance with France for 2 yrs
Role range: 1519-1556
Alliance Henry VIII and Emperor Charles and France for 2 yrs
Henry VIII & Emperor Charles agree not to sign a new alliance with France for 2 yrs
Role range: 1519-1556
Lutheran Church
Issues a decree suppressing Lutheranism in The Netherlands
Role range: 1519-1558
Coronation
Crowned Emperor in France
Role range: 1519-1558
1521
Diet of Worms
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
Role range: 1519-1556
Diet of Worms
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
Role range: 1519-1556
Diet of Worms
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.
Role range: 1519-1556
Diet of Worms
Those who will help in his capture will be rewarded generously for their good work
Role range: 1519-1556
Diet of Worms
proceeding against the said Luther.
Role range: 1519-1556
Edict of Worms
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"
Role range: 1519-1556
Edict of Worms
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
Role range: 1519-1556
Alliance Charles V and Wolsey in Bruges
Meets Wolsey in Bruges where the terms of a possible alliance are discussed
Role range: 1519-1556
Treaty of Bruges
Charles V agrees an anti-French alliance with Henry VIII's representatives.
Role range: 1519-1556
Edict of Worms
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.
Role range: 1519-1556
Edict of Worms
In the Low Countries (comprising modern-day Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands), the Edict was initially enforced against Luther's most active supporters.
Role range: 1519-1556
Edict of Worms
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).
Role range: 1519-1556
Diet of Worms
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
Role range: 1519-1556
Succession
Charles transfers the hereditary Habsburg lands to his brother Ferdinand. Charles establishes the Austrian branch of the Habsburg Dynasty at the Diet of Worms
Role range: 1519-1558
Trial
Luther is tried before the Emperor at the Diet of Worms & given an Empire ban
Role range: 1519-1556
1522
Edict of Worms
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
Role range: 1519-1556
Visit to Greenwich
Charles V visits England & stays at Greenwich
Role range: 1519-1556
1525
Battle of Pavia
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
Role range: 1482-1503 – 1519-1556
Rule of Italy
A birthday gift was the person of the King of France, Spanish hegemony in Italy dates from the Battle of Pavia
Role range: 1482-1503 – 1519-1556
1526
Habsburg Control of Flanders Reinforced by Madrid Treaty
Charles V strengthens Habsburg control of Flanders through the settlement imposed on Francis I.
Role range: 1526-1530 – 1519-1556
Records, sources and methodology
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