History: September 15 (#1)

History: September 15 (#1)
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September 15, 1556 Departing from Vlissingen, ex-Holy Roman Emperor Charles V returns to Spain.

Commentary

Commentary

On September 15, in the year 1556: Departing from Vlissingen, ex-Holy Roman Emperor Charles V returns to Spain. Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Why September 15, 1556 matters: Departing from Vlissingen, ex-Holy Roman Emperor Charles V returns to Spain. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: September 15, 1556 The Early Modern era accelerated global exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies, expanding science, navigation, and everyday material culture. The event on this day: Departing from Vlissingen, ex-Holy Roman Emperor Charles V returns to Spain. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)