Charles IV (Charles John; 14 May 1316 – 29 November 1378) was the Holy Roman emperor from 1355 until his death in 1378. He was made King of Germany in 1346 after being elected. He also became king of Bohemia in 1346 after his father died.
| Charles IV | |||||
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| Holy Roman Emperor King of Italy King of the Romans | |||||
 Portrait of Charles IV, painted by Master Theodoric of Prague in the year 1368 | |||||
| Holy Roman Emperor | |||||
| Reign | 1355 – 29 November 1378 | ||||
| Coronation | 29 July 1355 (Milan) | ||||
| Predecessor | Louis IV | ||||
| Successor | Sigismund | ||||
| Born | Charles John 14 May 1316 | ||||
| Died | 29 November 1378 (aged 62) Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia | ||||
| Burial | 11 December, 1318 | ||||
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| Issue | Margaret (Queen of Hungary) Catherine (Duchess of Austria and Bavaria) Elisabeth (Duchess of Austria) Wenceslaus IV (King of Bohemia and Germany) Anne (Queen of England) Sigismund (Holy Roman Emperor) John (Duke of Görlitz) Margaret (Burgravine of Nuremberg) | ||||
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| House | House of Luxembourg | ||||
| Father | John of Luxembourg | ||||
| Mother | Elizabeth of Bohemia | ||||
| Religion | Roman Catholic | ||||
Early Life
changeCharles IV was born in Prague in 1316 to King John of Bohemia and Elizabeth of Bohemia. He received a royal education and was taught languages, literature, and history. At the age of 10, he was sent to the French King's court for further learning.
Rise to Power
changeIn 1346, following his father's death, Charles IV was elected as the King of Germany and Bohemia. He became the Holy Roman Emperor in 1355. Charles IV's reign was marked by efforts to strengthen the Holy Roman Empire and promote arts and sciences.
Achievements
changeDuring his rule, Charles IV oversaw the construction of notable buildings, including the Charles Bridge in Prague and the Charles University. He worked to maintain peace and stability within his realm and supported intellectual and artistic endeavors.
Legacy
changeCharles IV is remembered as a skilled ruler and patron of the arts. His contributions to European culture and politics continue to be celebrated. Charles IV's reign left a lasting impact on the Holy Roman Empire and the region of Central Europe.
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