# Ferdinand I - Holy Roman Emperor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/ferdinand-i
Reign: 1556–1564
Born-Died: 1503 - 1564
Dynasty: Habsburgs
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_I,_Holy_Roman_Emperor

Negotiated the Peace of Augsburg and founded the Austrian branch of the Habsburgs.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Charles V](https://germany-history.com/rulers/charles-v)
- Succeeded by: [Maximilian II](https://germany-history.com/rulers/maximilian-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1556 - [Abdication of Charles V](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1556-abdication-of-charles-v)