Charles V held several crowns, including those of the Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain (as Charles I), and King of the Romans. Upon abdicating the throne in 1556, he divided his vast empire between his son Philip II of Spain and his brother Ferdinand I, who became the Holy Roman Emperor. After his abdication, Charles retired to the Monastery of Yuste in Spain, where he lived out his remaining years in relative seclusion, focusing on contemplation and personal interests.
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