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Empire of Charles V
Also known as Habsburg Empire
The Empire of Charles V was the vast set of realms held by the Habsburg Charles V: the Spanish kingdoms and their American empire, the Holy Roman Empire, the Habsburg Netherlands and Italian states. He faced the Protestant Reformation and wars with France and the Ottomans. On his abdication in 1556 the lands were divided between his son Philip II and his brother Ferdinand.
Key facts
| Dates | 1519 – 1556 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe, Americas |
| Type | personal union |
| Founder | Charles V |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism |
Note on dates: Charles became king in Spain in 1516 and emperor in 1519; he abdicated in 1556.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.