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What country did Charlemagne come from?
When charlemagne was born, there were barley any countries, instead there were little fiefdoms. Western europe before his rule wasn't unified. But my guess is that he comes from a small fiefdom in modern france
Where was Charlemagne crowned emperor?
Charlemagne was crowned emperor in St. Peter's Basilica, in Rome, on December 25, 800. This act created what historians call the Carolingian Empire, which was ancestral to both the the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of France. Charlemagne is considered Charles I of both countries. At the time of the coronation, and for quite a while after, the empire called itself the Roman Empire. Unfortunately the Byzantine Empire also called itself the Roman Empire. Modern historians use the terms they do to avoid confusion. For more, please use the link below.
What is the country that the King Charlemagne ruled?
Charlemagne was famous for ruling in the first Frank (as in belonging to the French people) Kingdom. In terms of modern day territories, his kingdom was far larger than modern day France and extended well into Germany, Italy, the Low Countries, Switzerland, and Spain.
What was Charlemagne's empire?
Charlemagne united most of Western Europe, including (all or part thereof) modern day France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands. He reigned as King of the Franks from 768 and Emperor of the Romans - a title given him by the Pope - from 800 until his death in 814, aged approximately 72, which was a very substantial age for the period. More Charlemagne's empire is usually called the Carolingian Empire today. It was ancestral to both the Kingdom of France and the Holy Roman Empire. There are links below.
Why was Charlemagne a great king?
Charlemagne became King of the Franks in 768. During the time he was king he brought nearly all the territories of modern France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, and much of the Czech Republic, Austria, and Italy under the control of a unified government. It was the most powerful kingdom in Europe. He was crowned Emperor of the West in 800, and he died in 814. Two great nations, France, and the Holy Roman Empire, both traced their beginnings to his empire. Charlemagne also established higher cultural standards, bringing in teachers to teach the members of nobility to read. His leadership in this respect started a slow but steady growth of literacy and education that lasted into the Renaissance.
What modern European country did Charlemagne conquer?
Charlemagne conquered what is now France and Germany.
Three grandsons of the Emperor Charlemagne became rulers of territories that would include what modern day states?
England
Charlemagne began the line of kings known as the?
"King of the Romans" (upon election to the throne) "Emperor of the Romans" (upon being crowned by the pope) or "Holy Roman Emperor" (a modern term for the monarch of the Holy Roman Empire)
What country did Charlemagne come from?
When charlemagne was born, there were barley any countries, instead there were little fiefdoms. Western europe before his rule wasn't unified. But my guess is that he comes from a small fiefdom in modern france
What country once was called Gaul?
The area of Gaulcorresponds roughly to modern France.
Where was Charlemagne crowned emperor?
Charlemagne was crowned emperor in St. Peter's Basilica, in Rome, on December 25, 800. This act created what historians call the Carolingian Empire, which was ancestral to both the the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of France. Charlemagne is considered Charles I of both countries. At the time of the coronation, and for quite a while after, the empire called itself the Roman Empire. Unfortunately the Byzantine Empire also called itself the Roman Empire. Modern historians use the terms they do to avoid confusion. For more, please use the link below.
Who is considered to be the Father of Modern Europe?
Charlemagne
What was king Charlemagne king of?
Charlemagne was king of the Franks from 768 to 814. By the end of his reign his country include nearly all of modern France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland, and large parts of the Czech Republic, Austria, and Italy.
What is the country that the King Charlemagne ruled?
Charlemagne was famous for ruling in the first Frank (as in belonging to the French people) Kingdom. In terms of modern day territories, his kingdom was far larger than modern day France and extended well into Germany, Italy, the Low Countries, Switzerland, and Spain.
Which people did Charlemagne rule?
the franks[modern france]
What is the birthday of Charlemagne?
Blessed Charlemagne was born on April 2, 742, Aix-la-Chapelle (in modern Germany)
What three great modern European nations did Charlemagne's Empire include?
The three great modern European nations were included in the Charlemagne's Empire were the countries by the name of modern Catalonia, France and western Germany.
