# Charles V — The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes character guide

> Charles V in The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Charles

**First appearance:** 0001-the-family-of-mendoza

## Who they are

Holy Roman Emperor, mentioned as a historical figure in the narrative.

## In the story

### [The Family of Mendoza](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_life_of_lazarillo_de_tormes_se/chapters/the-family-of-mendoza)

Not directly mentioned, but the chapter references the reign of Juan I and other monarchs, and the Mendoza family's service to the crown.

### [Don Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, Author of Lazarillo de Tormes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_life_of_lazarillo_de_tormes_se/chapters/don-diego-hurtado-de-mendoza-author-of-lazarillo-de-tormes)

Emperor who appreciated Diego's abilities and appointed him as Ambassador to Venice.

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