Charles IV was born in 1316 in Prague as Václav, son of the King of Bohemia. He was educated in France and spoke five languages. As king, he significantly influenced Bohemian culture and politics. He established the University of Prague, rebuilt Prague Castle, founded Charles Bridge, and patronized other architectural and artistic works. Charles IV died in 1378 at age 62 after leaving a significant legacy of expanding education, culture, and economic prosperity in Bohemia.

1. Charles IV
King of Bohemia and
Holy Roman Emperor

2. May 14,1316 – birthday of Václav (Charles IV was
born as Václav), son of King John of Luxembourg
and Queen Elizabeth Premyslid
Dad of Václav Mom of Václav
(Charles IV)

3. Childhood
He was originally named
Wenceslaus (Václav), the
name of his maternal
grandfather,
King Wenceslaus II. He
chose the name Charles
at his confirmation in
honour of his uncle,
King Charles IV of France
, at whose court he was
sent for seven years.
He received French
education and was
fluent in five
languages: Latin,
Czech, German,
French, and Italian.

4. Charles wifes and children
At the age of seven
he was married to
Blanche of Valois.
She died at the
age of 32. They
had two daughters.

5. Charles wifes and children
Second wife was
Anna of Bavaria.
They had a son but
unfortunatelly he
died very soon and
Anna followed him
at the age of 24.

6. Charles wifes and children
Third wife was Anna
von Schweidnitz
(Swidnica). She
should be the wife of
his son but after his
death Charles
decided to marry her.
They had a daughter
and a son. Anna died
in her third childbirth.

7. Charles wifes and children
Charles last wife was
Elizabeth of
Pomerania. She gave
birth of six Charles
children. She was a
very strong woman.
She could break a
sword.

8. Charles IV - Patronage of culture and the arts
• Karlštejn castle – a
place for crown jewels
• Cathedral of st. Vitus in
Prague

9. Charles IV - Patronage of culture and the arts
• Charles bridge in Prague
• Spa Karlovy Vary
• Prague castle

10. Charles IV - Patronage of culture and the arts
• Charles established the University in
Prague in 1348
• He elevated Prague bishopric to
archbishopric
• Charles established New Town of Prague
(he enlarged Prague 3x)
• He established a lot of castles all over the
Europe, even Italian city Monte Carlo

11. His death
• Charles IV died in
1378 at the age of 62.
• During his funeral he
was called The father
of Czech Kingdom.
• Charles is known as
the King of economic
prosperity, education
and cultural growth.

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PECHAROVÁ, Lenka. Po stopách Karla IV. Ilustrace Michaela
Bergmannová. Praha: Portál, 2016. ISBN 978-80-262-1022-1