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Jan 1, 1506
Inherited His Father's Burgundian Territories
Charles inherited his father's Burgundian Territories including the Low Countries and Franche-Comté. -
Mar 14, 1516
Became King of Spain
Charlves V shared the title of King with his mother, Joanna. This was the doing of Maximilian I and the Pope Leo X. His grandfather, the king of Aragon Ferdinand II on 23 January 1516 died so Joanna inherited the Crown of Aragon, which was Aragon, Catalonia, Valencia, Naples, Sicily and Sardinia meanwhile while Charles became Governor General. After the celebrations Charles V was crowned king together with his mom. -
Mar 14, 1516
Became King of Naples
Charles V became King of Naples with his mom Joanna. Sharing the kingdom and rule. -
Jun 28, 1519
Became Roman Emperor
After the death of his grandfather Maximilian, in 1519, he inherited the Habsburg Monarchy. The Fugger Family helped Charles win the election with bribes and threats. He won the election unanimously. -
Jan 1, 1522
Charles Recaptured Milan
Imperial troops defeated the Franco-Swiss army at Bicocca. -
May 21, 1527
Birth of His Son
Philip II of Spain was Charles V's only son to reach adulthood. Charles married his first cousin Isabella of Portugal. -
Feb 24, 1530
Became Holy Roman Emperor
Charles V was made Holy Roman Emperor by by Pope Clement VII in Bologna. -
Aug 27, 1556
Steps Down From The Throne
Charles V steps down from the throne for hhis younger brother Ferdinand I and his son Philip II.