(A.D. 1500–1558) Charles V ruled over an extensive Empire, including the Holy Roman Empire(A.D. 962) The Holy Roman Empire emerges in the Germanic areas and Northern Italy with Otto I assuming the imperial crown descended from Charlemagne. more, the Kingdom of Spain and it’s American territories, the Netherlands, and much Italy. It was during his reign the Martin Luther(A.D. 1483–1546) German theologian, pastor, professor at the University of Wittenberg, ex-monk, and founding figure of Protestantism. He was known f... more posted his Ninety-five Theses, and sparked a series of religious conflicts convulsing through Europe.
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