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The Revolt of the Comuneros begins in Spain against the rule of Charles V.

The Revolt of the Comuneros begins in Spain against the rule of Charles V.

1520 rebellion in Castile, Spain
🗓️ 16 April 1520

The Revolt of the Comuneros was an uprising by citizens of Castile against the rule of Charles I and his administration between 1520 and 1521. At its height, the rebels controlled the heart of Castile, ruling the cities of Valladolid, Tordesillas, and Toledo.

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