Charles Bridge was commissioned in the 14th century by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV.
查理大桥于 14 世纪由神圣罗马帝国皇帝查理四世委托建造。
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We acclaim him today for, among other works, his masterpieces, The Third of May 1808, his portrait of Charles IV and his family — as well as his series of unflinching prints, The Disasters of War.
In March 1808, an angry mob rose up and forced the pro-French Manuel Godoy, First Secretary of State, from office, obliging King Charles IV to abdicate in favour of his son, who was proclaimed Ferdinand VII.