Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). Abdication of Charles V in Brussels, 1555, to his son Philip II of Spain.

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Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). King of Spain (1517-1556) and Emperor of Germany (1519-1556). First Spanish monarch of the House of Austria. Son of Philip the Handsome and Joanna the Mad. Abdication of Charles V in Brussels, on 25 October 1555, to his son Philip II of Spain. Colored engraving.

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