Karl V

Karl V

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Karl V, or Charles V, was Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1556, noted for his vast empire that included Spain and the Netherlands, and for his struggles against the Protestant Reformation.

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Karl V was Süleyman's greatest rival in the struggle for dominance in Europe.

Wie ein Sultan die Weltgeschichte prägte
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-20
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Karl V. is quoted regarding his view of Paris as a world city.

Jakarta hat die meisten Einwohner
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-19
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The historical parade 'Ommegang Oppidi Bruxellensis' celebrates the arrival of Emperor Karl V. in 1549.

Momentaufnahmen im Juli - Bilder des Tages - Gesellschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-07-04
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Emperor Karl V received a copy of Pigafetta's diary upon the expedition's return to Spain.

Vor 500 Jahren umsegelte Antonio Pigafetta die Welt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-15
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Emperor Charles V appreciated the mild climate of Meran and stayed there in 1522.

Einzigartiger Kraftort mit mediterranem Flair
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-02-28
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Karl V was the Holy Roman Emperor who defeated the French army at the Battle of Pavia.

TÄNA AJALOOS ⟩ Kuulutati välja Eesti Vabariik
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-02-24
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