Charlemagne died on January 28, 814 at the age of 71.
Charlemagne was born on April 2, 742 and died on January 28, 814. Charlemagne would have been 71 years old at the time of death or 1273 years old today.
Charlemagne became King of the Franks in 768 when he was 26 years old and he reigned till his death on January 28, 814.
Louis the Pious (the son of Charlemagne)
Charlemagne’s sons fought for power and weakened the kingdom
the empire was divided among Charlemagne's grandsons
Charlemagne died in 814 AD at the age of 71.
Charlemagne's German - and all other - lands were inherited by his only surviving son, Louis.
from old age
Charlemagne and his brother Carloman initially had a turbulent relationship, but eventually reconciled and worked together to co-rule the Frankish Kingdom after their father's death. Their partnership ended with Carloman's untimely death in 771, which paved the way for Charlemagne to become the sole ruler.
Actually Charlemagne was a very powerful frankish King. Charlemagne added to his land and gained more and more power. He helped bring Europe out of the Dark Ages. By the time of his death, Charlemagne ruled most of Western Europe.
On the death of Pepin the kingdom was divided between Charlemagne and his brother Carloman (Carloman ruled Austrasia). Carloman died on December 5, 771, leaving Charlemagne the leader of a reunified Frankish kingdom. Charlemagne was engaged in almost constant battle throughout his reign.
Charlemagne fought in about 53 military conquests and gave the defeated a choice. Christianity or death. Many chose Christianity, but some who were very religious chose death. Charlemagne was a man of his word. He killed over 4,500 people.