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Who was Charlemagne?
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.
How did Frankish rulers such as Charlemagne gain control of western Europe?
Charlemagne, a very powerful and efficient Frankish Ruler, had a strategy he used that never he used and never failed him. Charlemagne would go out once a year, go into battle with one of his enemies and then one the opponent has been defeated, he would take over the land and make friends with the people and surrounding areas. Charlemagne was also well known across Europe too, Pope Leo III noticed Charlemagne skill as a warrior and called for his help. Twice the Franks under Charlemagne's Rule helped Leo defeat their enemies. Out of gratitude, Pope Leo named Charlemagne the Emperor of the Roman people. The people believed that the Church and the Gods were on the side of Charlemagne which gave him the support along with the power to occupy the majority of Europe.
Which describes Europe when Charlemagne took power?
Decayed Barbaric Unorganized
Did Charlemagne come from a non- royal lineage?
Charlemagne was born into a family long rooted in royalty. He was a descent of the Merovingian Dynasty, the Frank and Austrasia Kings. Charlemagne's rise to power was nothing short of being born out of hereditary entitlement. The Answer is NO!
What is a timeline for Charlemagne?
742 Charlemagne is born (precise year is unknown, but this seems a best guess) 768 Charlemagne is crowned King of the Franks as co-ruler with his brother Carloman. 770 Charlemagne marries Desiderata, daughter of the King of Lombardy. He divorces her the following year. 771 Charlemagne marries Hildegard, who has nine children and dies in 883. 771 Carloman dies, leaving Charlemagne sole ruler. 774 Charlemagne conquers the Kingdom of Lombardy. 777 to 797, Charlemagne campaigns in Saxony. 778 Charlemagne conquers the Spanish March (though his army loses the Battle of Roncevalles). 780-782 A time of peace. 784 Charlemagne marries Fastrada, a Saxon warrior woman; she has two children and dies in 794. 788 Charlemagne conquers Bavaria and Carinthia. 794 Charlemagne marries Luitgard. 797 Charlemagne captures Barcelona. 799 Charlemagne protects Pope Leo III from his enemies. 800 Charlemagne is crowned Emperor of the Romans (Emperor of the Carolingian Empire) on December 25. 813 Charlemagne crowns his son Louis the Pious as King of the Franks. 814 Charlemagne dies on Jan 28.
What were Charlemagne's interests?
power and war were his main interests
What happened after the death of Charlemagne?
Charlemagne’s sons fought for power and weakened the kingdom
What steps did Charlemagne take to improve government and unify his empire?
In 772 he launched a 30-year military campaign to bring order to the empire. Charlemagne restored much of the unity.
How did Charlemagne lose power?
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What year did Charlemagne die?
1284?
Where did the coronation of Charlemagne take place?
Charlemagne's coronation took place at St. Peter's.
When was Charlemagne decrowned?
Charlemagne was not decrowned. He was twice crowned king of countries, and once as emperor. He was still in power when he died.
When did Charlemagne rise to power?
In 768 In 768 In 768
Who was Charlemagne?
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.
How did Frankish rulers such as Charlemagne gain control of western Europe?
Charlemagne, a very powerful and efficient Frankish Ruler, had a strategy he used that never he used and never failed him. Charlemagne would go out once a year, go into battle with one of his enemies and then one the opponent has been defeated, he would take over the land and make friends with the people and surrounding areas. Charlemagne was also well known across Europe too, Pope Leo III noticed Charlemagne skill as a warrior and called for his help. Twice the Franks under Charlemagne's Rule helped Leo defeat their enemies. Out of gratitude, Pope Leo named Charlemagne the Emperor of the Roman people. The people believed that the Church and the Gods were on the side of Charlemagne which gave him the support along with the power to occupy the majority of Europe.
Which describes when Charlemagne took power?
Decayed Barbaric Unorganized
How did Charlemagne strengthen Royal Power?
Limited the authority of nobles
