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Charles V

Holy Roman Emperor who sacked Rome and dominated Italy in 1520s.

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Also known as Charles V, Charles

First appearance: xxvi an exhortation to liberate italy from the barbarians

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CVCharles VIIIPAPope Alexander…MIMaximilian IFSFrancesco SforzaCVCharles V

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