# Charles IV - King of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/charles-iv
Reign: 1346–1378
Born-Died: 1316 - 1378
Dynasty: Luxembourg
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_IV,_Holy_Roman_Emperor

Issued the Golden Bull of 1356, founded Prague University and made Prague the imperial capital.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Frederick the Fair](https://germany-history.com/rulers/frederick-the-fair)
- Succeeded by: [Wenceslaus](https://germany-history.com/rulers/wenceslaus)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1348 - [Black Death](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1348-black-death)
- 1348 - [University of Prague](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1348-university-of-prague)
- 1356 - [Golden Bull of 1356](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1356-golden-bull-of-1356)
- 1370 - [Treaty of Stralsund](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1370-treaty-of-stralsund)