Charles V was the Holy Roman Empire from 1526 until his death in 1558. He was born in Country of Flanders on February 24, 1500. His father was Philip I also know as Philip The Handsome was the first member of the house of Habsburg to be King of Castile. His mother was Joanna of Castile also know as the Mad. After Charles father died in 1506 he was sent to go live with his aunt Margaret of Austria. When Charles turned 15 in 1515 he became duke of Burgundy and gained rule over the Netherlands. On March 14,1516 Charles was announced king in Brussels he was known as Charles I of Castile and Aragon.
Charles had four sisters and one brother. His first sister Mary of Hungary was queen of Hungary and later governor of Netherlands. His second sister
Charles had four sisters and one brother. His first sister Mary of Hungary was queen of Hungary and later governor of Netherlands. His second sister