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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.
What is Charlemagne's first and last name?
Obviously Charlemagne's first name is Charlemagne and Charlemagne's last name was Merovingian. His name stood for "Charles the Great"
What do Charlemagne and Byzantine emperors have in common?
Charlemagne and the Byzantine Emperors ruled countries with the same name, Empire of the Roman People. Since the Byzantines got the name first, they were a bit upset when Charlemagne took it. Please see the related question below for more information.
Father of Charlemagne?
Charlemagne's father was Pepin the Short
What kind of man was Charlemagne?
Charlemagne was bad ass!!
What group of people did Charlemagne lead?
Charlemagne lead the Franks and the other people of the Carolingian Empire.
Why did Charlemagne kill people if they worshiped another God and not the one he worshiped?
Charlemagne was a protectionist
What did Charlemagne forced the people that he conquered to do?
Charlemagne forced the conquered peoples to convert to Christianity.
Did Charlemagne's people like him?
yes,they did!
Why is their school?
To educate people
How did Charlemagne and the Carolingians build the Frankish Empire?
Supported the pope; pope crowned Charlemagne Emperor of the Roman people
Why did Charlemagne want people to become christian?
Charlemagne promoted Christianity because he was Christian and believed God was the only God.
Was Charlemagne's last name Martel?
No, people in those days did not have last names. Charles Martel was Charlemagne's grandfather, but the name Martel was a Frankish term meaning "the hammer." Charlemagne's father's name was Pepin the Short, and Charlemagne was Charles the Great.
What people did Charlemagne ruled?
Holy Roman Empire
Which people did Charlemagne rule?
the franks[modern france]
What were some of Charlemagne interests?
He liked to have sex with people
What did Charlemagne order monasteries to do?
Charlemagne ordered monasteries to become centers of learning and education. He wanted monks to copy and preserve important manuscripts, promote literacy among the clergy, and establish schools to educate the local population. This was part of his efforts to promote intellectual and cultural development in the Carolingian Empire.
