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When did king Charlemagne live?

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In Eginhards description of Charlemagne what details seem to contradict his favorable impression?

Charlemagne was the King of the Franks, a Germanic tribe


What was Charlemagne occupation?

Charlemagne was a professional monarch. He started his career by being a king, but was unexpectedly promoted to emperor in 800 AD. He did not want the promotion, but there was nothing he could do about it.


What did Charlemagne rule?

Charlemagne was initially King of the West Franks. Then, when his brother Carloman, King of the East Franks, died, Charlemagne became King of the Franks. In 800 AD, Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Roman People by Pope Leo III. Today, historians call Charlemagne's empire the Carolingian Empire in order to distinguish it from all the other empires that called themselves the Empire of the Roman People, including the ancient Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Holy Roman Empire. For more information, please use the link to the related question on this below.


How long did Charlamagne rule?

Charlemagne ruled as king of the Franks from 768, as king of Italy from 774 and as emperor from 800. He died in 814.


Did king Charlemagne have grandchildren?

Charlemagne had ten wives and concubines who were recorded in history. They produced eighteen children, and many grandchildren. Of his grandsons, four became kings. They were Lothair I, King of Bavaria and Emperor of the Carolingian Empire; Pepin I, King of Aquitaine; Louis the German, King of Bavaria and East Francia; and Charles the Bald, King of West Francia and Emperor of the Carolingian Empire.