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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!
by the death of his father and his brotherCharlemagne became co-ruler with his brother after his father died, then ruled alone when his brother died.
Charlemagne was the first emperor in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. He united most of Western Europe, also for the first time after the fall of the Roman Empire. He is known as 'the Father of Europe'. Before his rise to power, Europe was obviously divided.
Charlemagne’s sons fought for power and weakened the kingdom
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Charlemagne was not decrowned. He was twice crowned king of countries, and once as emperor. He was still in power when he died.
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.
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Limited the authority of nobles
Charlemagne did not want people to think the pope had the power to choose who was emperor.
by giving him power ups and giving him positions
Charlemagne led an army into Italy and restored Leo to the seat of spiritual power. In return, Leo crowned Charlemagne "Emperor of the Romans" in 800, giving him the claim to secular power over Western Europe. This is the real answer!* Your welcome ;)