Key Events of King Charles V's Time By RhymeswithOrange Mar 9, 1500 Inflation Begins Mar 9, 1516 Charles V Becomes King of Spain Mar 9, 1519 Charles V is Elected Holy Roman Emperor Mar 13, 1540 Spain and The Holy Roman Empires get Harder to Maintain for Charles V This did not actually happen in 1540,but it was between the times where he accepted the throne, and before he gave it up. Period: Mar 9, 1550 to Mar 9, 1552 King Charles Ruling Time Mar 9, 1556 Charles V Gives Up the Throne of Spain Mar 9, 1556 68% of Spains Revenue is Sold to Pay Off Debt Mar 9, 1556 Charles V Divides Land Between His Family Mar 9, 1650 Inflation Slows Down