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Jan 1, 1550
Habsburg Empire reaches high point under the rule of Carels V.
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Period: Jan 1, 1558 to
Habsburg empire evolves
After the death of Charels V, the empire loses its control of Spain and over time evolves through different divisions of the family. The empire was known uder different names such as the Austrian Empire, Austria-Hungary, and Crownlands. -
Period: to
Thirty Years War