Charles IV
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Charles IV
Summary
Charles IV is a human[1]. His place of birth was Prague[2]. He was born on May 14, 1316[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on November 29, 1378[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6], writer[7], politician[8], and monarch[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,367 views/month, #5,900 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Charles IV was born in Prague[2].
- Charles IV passed away in Prague[4].
- Charles IV was born on May 14, 1316[3].
- Charles IV died on November 29, 1378[5].
- Burial took place at St. Vitus Cathedral[11].
- Charles IV's father was John of Bohemia[12].
- Charles IV's mother was Elizabeth of Bohemia[13].
- Among Charles IV's spouses was Blanche of Valois[14].
- Charles IV was married to Anne of Bavaria[15].
- Among Charles IV's spouses was Anna von Schweidnitz[16].
- Among Charles IV's spouses was Elizabeth of Pomerania[17].
- A child of Charles IV was Catherine of Bohemia[18].
- A child of Charles IV was Elisabeth of Bohemia[19].
- A child of Charles IV was Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia[20].
- A child of Charles IV was Anne of Bohemia[21].
- A child of Charles IV was Sigismund[22].
- A child of Charles IV was John of Görlitz[23].
- Charles IV held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[24].
- Charles IV's professions included sovereign[6].
- Charles IV worked as a writer[7].
- Charles IV's professions included politician[8].
- Charles IV's professions included monarch[9].
- Charles IV's field of work was state administration[25].
- Charles IV's field of work was politics[26].
- Charles IV's field of work was military affairs[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Charles IV was born in Prague[2]. He was born on May 14, 1316[3]. His father was John of Bohemia[12]. His mother was Elizabeth of Bohemia[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include sovereign[6], writer[7], politician[8], and monarch[9]. Fields of work include state administration[25], politics[26], military affairs[27], law[28], educational system[29], and architecture[30]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor[31], a historical position[32], in Holy Roman Empire[33], founded in 0962[34]; King of Bohemia[35], a noble title[36], in Kingdom of Bohemia[37], founded in 1085[38]; Prince-Elector[39], a historical position[40]; count of Luxembourg[41], a noble title[42], founded in 0954[43]; and Margrave of Moravia[44].
Personal Life
Spouses include Blanche of Valois[14], a queen[45], 1316–1348[46], of France[47]; Anne of Bavaria[15], a queen[48], 1329–1353[49]; Anna von Schweidnitz[16], an empress consort[50], 1339–1362[51], of Poland[52]; and Elizabeth of Pomerania[17], an empress consort[53], 1347–1393[54]. Children include Catherine of Bohemia[18], a ruler[55], 1342–1395[56]; Elisabeth of Bohemia[19], an aristocrat[57], 1358–1373[58]; Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia[20], a mint lord[59], 1361–1419[60], of Germany[61]; Anne of Bohemia[21], a politician[62], 1366–1394[63], of Kingdom of Bohemia[64]; Sigismund[22], a monarch[65], 1368–1437[66], of Holy Roman Empire[67], awarded the Golden Rose[68]; and John of Görlitz[23], a ruler[69], 1370–1396[70]. Charles IV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[71].
Death and Burial
Charles IV died on November 29, 1378[5]. He died in Prague[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[72]. He is buried at St. Vitus Cathedral[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles IV include Karlovy Vary[73], a city[74], in Czech Republic[75], founded in 1350[76], headquartered in Karlovy Vary[77]; Charles Bridge[78], a stone bridge[79], in Czech Republic[80], founded in 1357[81]; Charles University[82], a public university[83], in Czech Republic[84], founded in 1348[85], headquartered in Prague[86]; Charles Square[87], a square[88], in Czech Republic[89], founded in 1348[90]; Karolinum[91], a building complex[92], in Czech Republic[93], founded in 1400[94]; Vyhlidka Karla IV.[95], an observation tower[96], in Czech Republic[97], founded in 1876[98]; 16951 Carolus Quartus[99], an asteroid[100]; and Karlova[101], a street[102], in Czech Republic[103].
Why It Matters
Charles IV ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,367 views/month, #5,900 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[104] He is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[105]
Entities named for him include Karlovy Vary[73], a city[74], in Czech Republic[75], founded in 1350[76], headquartered in Karlovy Vary[77]; Charles Bridge[78], a stone bridge[79], in Czech Republic[80], founded in 1357[81]; Charles University[82], a public university[83], in Czech Republic[84], founded in 1348[85], headquartered in Prague[86]; Charles Square[87], a square[88], in Czech Republic[89], founded in 1348[90]; Karolinum[91], a building complex[92], in Czech Republic[93], founded in 1400[94]; and Vyhlidka Karla IV.[95], an observation tower[96], in Czech Republic[97], founded in 1876[98].
FAQs
Where was Charles IV born?
Charles IV's place of birth was Prague[2].
Where did Charles IV die?
Charles IV passed away in Prague[4].
Who were Charles IV's parents?
Charles IV's father was John of Bohemia[12]. Charles IV's mother was Elizabeth of Bohemia[13].
Who was Charles IV married to?
Charles IV's spouses include Blanche of Valois[14], Anne of Bavaria[15], Anna von Schweidnitz[16], and Elizabeth of Pomerania[17].
What did Charles IV do for work?
Charles IV worked as sovereign[6], writer[7], politician[8], and monarch[9].