Charles V By zariacofer Feb 24, 1500 Born Sep 25, 1506 Charles V is given the Netherlands Jan 12, 1519 Gained Austria Jun 28, 1519 Becomes Holy Roman Emperor Dec 31, 1526 End of Italian War Jan 1, 1536 Start of the revolt against Charles V Jan 1, 1541 Declares war on Protestantism Jan 1, 1555 Defeated by protestants Nov 20, 1556 Gave Hapsburg empire to Ferdinand and Spanish empire to Philip II Exact date unknown Sep 21, 1558 Dies