Charles V

Where was born Charles V?

24 february 1500

Could Charles V make decisions alone?

No, because he needed the approval of the Parliaments of each kingdom.

Whose approval did he need before increasing taxes, for example?

The approval of the Parliaments of each kingdom.

Who were the children of Charles I?

Philip II of Spain, Maria of Spain, Joan of Spain, Johana Maria

Who ruled each territory in the king’s name?
The viceroy or governor.


Why did the king need to ask for loans?
Because all of the wars ruined the economy.


Why did Charles V have problems with France?
Because always they were the enemys of Spain.


The main battles against France
The battle of Pavia


Why were the Ottoman Turks his rivals?
Because they want the spanish territories of the Mediterranean.


The main battles against the Ottoman Empire
The turkish wars in the Mediterranean.


What was his most serious problem?
The protestantism.


How did he divide his possessions when he surrendered his power?
To his brother Ferdinand and his son Philip


Where Charles V decided to retire
When he faliured the intent of stop the protestantism.