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Charles V, or Charles I of Spain, ruled the Holy Roman Empire. He had under his rule many countries and territories. He was very vocal and blunt in his opposition to Protestant Reformation. He was a promoter of the Council of Trent, which settled the basis for the Counter-Reformation.

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