Charles IV
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Summary
Charles IV was born on May 14, 1316[1], in Prague[2]. He died on November 29, 1378[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a sovereign[5], writer[6], politician[7], and monarch[8]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,937 views/month, #5,900 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Vitus Cathedral[10]
- Father: John of Bohemia[11]
- Mother: Elizabeth of Bohemia[12]
- Spouse: Blanche of Valois[13], Anne of Bavaria[14], Anna von Schweidnitz[15], Elizabeth of Pomerania[16]
- Child: Catherine of Bohemia[17], Elisabeth of Bohemia[18], Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia[19], Anne of Bohemia[20], Sigismund[21], John of Görlitz[22], Margaret of Bohemia, Burgravine of Nuremberg[23], Margaret of Bohemia, Queen of Hungary[24], Karel of Bohemia[25]
- Country of citizenship: Holy Roman Empire[26]
- Ethnic group: Czechs[27]
- Field of work: central government[28], politics[29], military affairs[30], law[31], educational system[32], architecture[33], literature[34]
- Position held: Holy Roman Emperor[35], King of Bohemia[36], Prince-Elector[37], count of Luxembourg[38], Margrave of Moravia[39]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Family: House of Luxembourg[42]
- Noble title: margrave[43], king[44], emperor[45]
- Commons category: Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor[46]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[47]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Crécy[48]
- Given name: Karl[49], Karel[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor[51]
- Relative: John, Duke of Berry[52], Charles V of France[53], Jobst of Moravia[54], Albert III, Duke of Austria[55], Otto V, Duke of Bavaria[56], Philip VI of France[57], Charles of Valois[58]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles IV include Karlovy Vary[59], a city[60], in Czech Republic[61], founded in 1350[62], headquartered in Karlovy Vary[63]; Charles Bridge[64], a stone bridge[65], in Czech Republic[66], founded in 1357[67]; Charles University[68], a public university[69], in Czech Republic[70], founded in 1348[71], headquartered in Prague[72]; Charles Square[73], a square[74], in Czech Republic[75], founded in 1348[76]; Karolinum[77], a building complex[78], in Czech Republic[79], founded in 1400[80]; 16951 Carolus Quartus[81], an asteroid[82]; Vyhlidka Karla IV.[83], an observation tower[84], in Czech Republic[85], founded in 1876[86]; and Karlova[87], a street[88], in Czech Republic[89].
Why It Matters
Charles IV has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]
Entities named for him include Karlovy Vary[59], a city[60], in Czech Republic[61], founded in 1350[62], headquartered in Karlovy Vary[63]; Charles Bridge[64], a stone bridge[65], in Czech Republic[66], founded in 1357[67]; Charles University[68], a public university[69], in Czech Republic[70], founded in 1348[71], headquartered in Prague[72]; Charles Square[73], a square[74], in Czech Republic[75], founded in 1348[76]; Karolinum[77], a building complex[78], in Czech Republic[79], founded in 1400[80]; and 16951 Carolus Quartus[81], an asteroid[82].
FAQs
Where was Charles IV born?
Charles IV's place of birth was Prague[2].
Where did Charles IV die?
Charles IV died in Prague[4].
Who were Charles IV's parents?
Charles IV's father was John of Bohemia[11]. Charles IV's mother was Elizabeth of Bohemia[12].
Who was Charles IV married to?
Charles IV's spouses include Blanche of Valois[13], Anne of Bavaria[14], Anna von Schweidnitz[15], and Elizabeth of Pomerania[16].
What did Charles IV do for work?
Charles IV worked as a sovereign[5], writer[6], politician[7], and monarch[8].