Posts tagged Holy Roman Empire
Charles V Is Like, Totally Busy
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This week, it’s a full length “Royal Oops” episode as we finally answer the question, “What is the Holy Roman Empire?” Maybe. We hope. Charles V was the most titled and powerful man in Europe, King of Castile & Aragon, Duke of Burgundy, ruler of Hapsburg Austria, Holy Roman Emperor, and nephew to Catherine of Aragon. Yet this powerful man didn’t come to his Aunt’s aid in her divorce struggle. Why not? Well, he had some other troubles happening with Lutherans in Germany, Ottomans everywhere, and dealing with the Pope and the French in Italy. He was just like, so stressed out right now, ok?