Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Charles V was Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1519 to 1556, King of Spain from 1516 to 1556, King of Sicily and Naples from 1516 to 1554, and also Lord of the Netherlands and titular Duke of Burgundy from 1506 to 1555.
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monarch who received his petitions for reform
Las Casas frequently appealed directly to Charles V to intervene in colonial governance, successfully influencing the Emperor to consider the moral implications of his rule.
imperial confessor and advisor
Soto served as the confessor to Emperor Charles V, providing him with direct influence over the moral and political decisions of the Spanish monarchy.