Charles IV
Charles IV was a sovereign, writer, politician and monarch (1316–1378). He was born in Prague.
Also recorded as Karl von Luxemburg · Charles of Luxembourg · Karl IV. · Charles I of Bohemia
Charles IV
Circle of Theodoric of Prague · 1./2. Self-scanned from: Bohemian art of the gothic and early renaissance periods, Press Foto, Olomouc 3. detail from: File:Anonym - Votive Painting of Archbishop Jan Očko of Vlašim.jpg · Public domain
- Born
- 1316. · Prague.
- Died
- 1378. · Prague.
- Nationality
- Holy Roman Empire.
- Occupation
- sovereign, writer, politician and monarch.
- Fields
- central government, politics, military affairs and law.
- Languages
- Latin, German and Czech.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Karl von Luxemburg, Charles of Luxembourg, Karl IV. And Charles I of Bohemia. His recorded languages were Latin, German, Czech and Italian. His recorded confession was Catholic Church. He was the child of John of Bohemia and Elizabeth of Bohemia. He married Blanche of Valois, Anne of Bavaria and Anna von Schweidnitz. 4 children are recorded: Catherine of Bohemia, Elisabeth of Bohemia, Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia and Anne of Bohemia. Other recorded relations include John, Duke of Berry, Charles V of France, Jobst of Moravia and Albert III, Duke of Austria.
Relief with emperor Charles IV, the west facade of St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague
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Charles IV founding the University of Prague in the book The Story of Bohemia
Adolf Liebscher · File:Gregor The story of Bohemia.pdf
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1316
Charles IV born at Prague.
1378
Charles IV died at Prague.
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Charles IV worked in central government, politics, military affairs, law and educational system. Recorded positions include Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Prince-Elector, Count of Luxembourg and Margrave of Moravia. Connected to 3 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 14 August 2026.
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