Cathedral in Worms. Charles V summoned Luther to the Diet of Worms in 1521.
| Movement | Catholic Reformation |
|---|---|
| Born | Ghent, 1500 |
| Died | Yuste, 1558 |
| Significance | Charles V was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1556. He was a devout Catholic who often, including his declining years, spent time in monasteries. He was the most important political figure of the reformation period. |
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