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The custom among the Franks was not that the eldest son became king of all, but that the kingdom was divided among heirs. When Charlemagne became king, he was a co-ruler with his brother Carloman, who died after only a couple years leaving Charlemagne able to rule alone.
The problem with this was that when brothers inherited the throne they nearly always fought over which got what territory. And this was the case with the children of Louis the Pious, who was a son of Charlemagne, and who became emperor, and who was the only legitimate son to survive Charlemagne. There sons of Louis the Pious, named Lothair, Louis, Pepin, and Charles, and they fought a long series of wars with each other, starting long before their father died. Eventually, the empire was divided permanently at the Treaty of Verdun in 843, and became the Kingdom of France, and the empire that came to be known as the Holy Roman Empire.
This is a highly simplistic version of what happened. There is a link below to an article on the Carolingian Empire, which gives more details.
What else can I help you with?
Did Charlemagne find the Carolingian Empire?
No, Charlemagne founded the Carolingian Empire.
What were the boundaries for the empire of Charlemagne?
The boundaries for the empire of Charlemagne were Aachen, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, and Venice.
What did Charlemagne create?
an empire
What is the name of the Charlemagne's empire?
It was called the Carolingian Empire.
How did Charlemagne revive the idea of the Roman Empire?
Under the age of Charlemagne, Roman culture was reinterpreted, allowing Charlemagne to revive the idea of the Roman Empire.....hope this helps!
What happend to Charlemagne's empire after his death?
The empire stayed the same, but after the death of his son did the empire split in three
What was the result of the treaty of verdun in 843?
charlemagne's heirs split his empire into three regions
What was the significance of the Treaty of Verdun?
After Charlemagne died, his heirs battled for power. The treaty split the empire into three regions
Did Charlemagne find the Carolingian Empire?
No, Charlemagne founded the Carolingian Empire.
Who were the fierce warriors that threatened Charlemagne's empire?
the vikings threatened Charlemagne's empire.
What were the boundaries for the empire of Charlemagne?
The boundaries for the empire of Charlemagne were Aachen, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, and Venice.
What was the treaty that divided Charlemagne's empire into three kingdoms?
The treaty that divided Charlemagne's empire was the Treaty of Verdun.
What did Charlemagne create?
an empire
How did Charlemagne keep informed and control over such a sweeping empire?
Charlemagne travelled around the empire frequently and extensively.
What did Charlemagne and Otto the great both do?
Charlemagne restored the Roman Empire and Otto the Great restored the German Empire
What is the name of the Charlemagne's empire?
It was called the Carolingian Empire.
How did Charlemagne revive the idea of the Roman Empire?
Under the age of Charlemagne, Roman culture was reinterpreted, allowing Charlemagne to revive the idea of the Roman Empire.....hope this helps!
