Tagged: Holy Roman Emperor

October 11, 2020

Charlemagne: Birth Story, Family, Reign, & Achievements

Widely known as the “Father of Europe”, Charlemagne was the famous king of the Franks who ruled from 768 until his death in 814. This eight-century monarch’s fame remains very...

Famous Rulers / World History

October 2, 2020

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

Hailing from the influential House of Habsburg, Charles V (1500-1558) was arguably the most powerful person in the world during his reign. His Holy Roman Empire covered the length and...