Charles IV of Luxembourg

MedievalEmperorHoly Roman Empire1316 — 1378

Made Prague imperial capital, Golden Bull author.

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Quick Facts

Born

1316

Died

1378

Country

Holy Roman Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)72

Legacy (20%)72

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score66.6

Charles IV of Luxembourg — Complete Timeline

1346 AD

Election as King of GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Charles, Margrave of Moravia and grandson of Henry VII, was elected King of Germany by a faction of electors opposed to Louis IV. His election was supported by Pope Clement VI, leading to a double kingship.

ElectionDouble Kingship

Impact: national

1348 AD

Foundation of the University of PragueCultural◆ Major

Charles IV founded the University of Prague (Charles University), the first university in Central Europe. It became a major center of learning and culture, attracting scholars from across Europe.

University FoundationEducation

Impact: regionalconstructive

1355 AD

Coronation as Holy Roman EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Charles IV was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Rome by a papal legate. His coronation was the first by a pope in decades and marked a reconciliation between the empire and papacy.

CoronationImperial-Papal Reconciliation

Impact: globalconstructive

1356 AD

Promulgation of the Golden Bull of 1356Reform

Charles IV issued the Golden Bull, a constitutional document that regulated the election of the German king by seven prince-electors. It established a fixed electoral college and reduced papal influence, remaining in effect until 1806.

Constitutional ReformGolden Bull

Impact: globalconstructive