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The Columbiad · Character

Charles V

Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain during the conquest of the Americas.

minor

Also known as Charles

First appearance: book i

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PDPedro de la Ga…BDBartholomew de…FDFrancis de Bov…WAWashingtonHUHudsonCVCharles V

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  • Epic Cast of History
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Charles V in book i