Children
1515
1546
Age: 31y
| 1546 • The Schmalkaldic War, a political struggle between imperial forces under Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and the Lutheran forces of the Schmalkaldic League, begins. |
before
Age: 59y
1574
Age: 59y
| 1574 • On the death of King Charles IX of France of France, he is succeeded by his brother King Henry of Poland, who becomes King Henry III of France. His mother, Catherine de' Medici, acts as Regent until Henry arrives from Poland. |