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Charles V is portrayed by Sebastian Armesto in one episode of the Showtime series The Tudors. Charles V is the main subject of the TVE series Carlos, Rey Emperador and is portrayed by Álvaro Cervantes. Charles V is played by Adrien Brody in the upcoming movie Emperor. [225] Charles V is portrayed by Rupert Everett in The Serpent Queen.
Equestrian Portrait of Charles V by Titian.. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500–1558), the first ruler of an empire where the sun never set, [1] has traditionally attracted considerable scholarly attention and also raises controversies among historians regarding his character, his rule and achievements (or failures) in the countries in his personal empire, as well as various social ...
Charles was born at the Château de Vincennes outside of Paris, the son of Prince John and Princess Bonne of France. [3] He was educated at court with other boys of his age with whom he would remain close throughout his life: his uncle Philip, Duke of Orléans (only two years older than himself), his three brothers Louis, John, and Philip, Louis of Bourbon, Edward and Robert of Bar, Godfrey of ...
Charles's nomenclature as Holy Roman Emperor was Charles V (also Karl V and Carolus V), though earlier in his life he was known by the names of Charles of Ghent (after his birthplace in Flanders), Charles II as Duke of Burgundy, and Charles I as King of Spain (Carlos I) and Archduke of Austria (Karl I).
Before the sack, Pope Clement VII opposed the ambitions of Emperor Charles V. Afterward, he no longer had the military or financial resources to do so. [2] To avert more warfare, Clement adopted a conciliatory policy toward Charles. [2] [10] The sack had major repercussions for Italian society and culture, and in particular, for Rome.
Personal life. Charles’ personal life has seen many twists and turns over the years. From his failed marriage to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, to his current troubles with his youngest son ...
In 1556 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, retired to the Monastery of Yuste, near Cuacos de Yuste, after having abdicated the Spanish crown in favour of his son Philip II of Spain and the crown of the Holy Roman Empire in favour of his brother Ferdinand I. He intended to devote the rest of his life to prayer in this remote and obscure monastery.
Charles Shyer, who was Oscar-nominated for co-writing “Private Benjamin” with Nancy Meyers and went on to direct a string of hit comedies including “Father of the Bride” and “Baby Boom ...