Charlemagne became a hero through his military conquests, which united much of Western Europe under the Carolingian Empire, and his promotion of education and culture during the Carolingian Renaissance. His efforts to spread Christianity and protect the Papacy earned him the title "Defender of the Faith," culminating in his coronation as Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III in 800 AD. This act symbolized the fusion of Roman, Christian, and Germanic elements, establishing him as a central figure in European history. His legacy as a unifier and reformer solidified his status as a heroic figure in medieval Europe.
He gave them freedom
Charlemagne Defeated the Saxons and then converted many of them over to Christianity. He also became emperor after his father Pippin died.
Charlemagne became sole ruler of the Frankish Kingdom in 771.
When Charlemagne became king of the Franks in 768, he ruled over what is now France and western Germany. After Charlemagne defeated the Lombards in Italy in 800, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as the emperor of the Romans. Charlemagne gained control of most of Italy. During Charlemagne's reign, he had nearly doubled the amount of land he controlled and had united much of western and central Europe.
Charlemagne (768 - 814 AD).
Alcuin oversaw Charlemagne's palace school and became Abbot of Tours.
Alcuin oversaw Charlemagne's palace school and became Abbot of Tours.
He gave them freedom
Charlemagne was crowned King in 768. He became sole ruler of the Franks in 771. He became Holy Roman Emperor in 800.
Charlemagne
Charlemagne's grandsons were Lothair, Charles the Bald, and Louis the German.
became the dark ages
Charlemagne became sole ruler of the Frankish Kingdom in 771.
768-800
Charlemagne Defeated the Saxons and then converted many of them over to Christianity. He also became emperor after his father Pippin died.
Clovis was the first Catholic King of the Franks, and Charles (Charlemagne) was the most famous.
Charlemagne became sole ruler of the Frankish Kingdom in 771.