document.write("<table><tr><td><p>Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558), was born in Ghent (Flanders). He ruled over one of the largest empires Europe has ever seen, including the low countries, Austria and Spain as well as many other small provinces. He had to fight to protect his territories, entering into a long and devastating war with France, as well as fighting against the spread of Lutherism from Germany. He was to abdicate gradually towards the end of his life, splitting the empire between various nations, mainly Spain and Austria.</p></td></tr></table>");