Charles V

American  

noun

1. Charles the Wise, 1337–81, king of France 1364–80.

2. Charles I.

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Charles V British  

noun

1. known as Charles the Wise . 1337–80, king of France (1364–80) during the Hundred Years' War

2. 1500–58, Holy Roman Emperor (1519–56), king of Burgundy and the Netherlands (1506–55), and, as Charles I, king of Spain (1516–56): his reign saw the empire threatened by Francis I of France, the Turks, and the spread of Protestantism; abdicated

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Example Sentences

They included Charles V. Riley, who came to Washington in 1877 to join the Department of Agriculture.

From Washington Post

The San Domenico basilica says the painting was probably made by a Leonardo student in the 1520s and purchased by Giovan Antonio Muscettola, an adviser to Emperor Charles V and ambassador to the papal court.

From Seattle Times

Additionally, 30 years ago, Johnson helped start an annual law symposium — now the Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum — to introduce the church’s youth to career opportunities in law enforcement.

From Seattle Times

In 1552, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, had to delay his siege on French-held Metz while he grappled with the disease, giving the enemy ample time to fortify the city.

From New York Times

The French king wants to wrest Calais from the English, even if he has to ally with the Holy Roman emperor, Charles V, to do it.

From New York Times