Charlemagne led The Franks, or The Germans
The battle at Tours, France led by Charlemagne (I think it was Charlemagne) prevented Islamic expansion.
He was a brilliant warrior and the strong king, and he led the Franks in building a huge empire
Charlemagne's paternal grandmother was Bertha of Laon, the wife of Pepin the Short. On his maternal side, his grandmother was also named Bertha, known as Bertha of the Franks, the wife of Count Caribert of Laon. Both women played significant roles in the lineage that led to Charlemagne's rise as a prominent figure in medieval Europe.
Charlemagne's successor was Louis the Pious.
Charlemagne was born in 768 A.D. He died in 814.
The battle at Tours, France led by Charlemagne (I think it was Charlemagne) prevented Islamic expansion.
Yes. He led the Franks on several campaigns throughout Europe.
He was a brilliant warrior and the strong king, and he led the Franks in building a huge empire
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 ;)
internal struggles: * civil wars * unstable politics * Charlemagne's death * Charlemagne's grandsons' fighting over land external struggles: * Magyars and Vikings invasions
Charlemagne's paternal grandmother was Bertha of Laon, the wife of Pepin the Short. On his maternal side, his grandmother was also named Bertha, known as Bertha of the Franks, the wife of Count Caribert of Laon. Both women played significant roles in the lineage that led to Charlemagne's rise as a prominent figure in medieval Europe.
The Byzantine emperor ordered all icons destroyed and the pope disagreed which led to Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor.
A king that was named charlemagne
Obviously Charlemagne's first name is Charlemagne and Charlemagne's last name was Merovingian. His name stood for "Charles the Great"
Charlemagne's father was Pepin the Short
Charlemagne's successor was Louis the Pious.
Charlemagne was bad ass!!