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Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
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Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Age: 58 †
Born: 1500
Born: February 24
Died: 1558
Died: September 21
Holy Roman Emperor
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Charles I
Carlos I
Carlos V
Karl V.
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