The Tudor Society

24 February – The birth of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

Charles V by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz

On this day in Tudor history, 24 February 1500, a man who would be heir to three powerful dynasties and who would rule "the empire on which the sun never sets" was born. That man was Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.

In today's video, I share some Charles V facts. He was an interesting man!

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