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Charlemagne
Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, was born in 742 and died in 814. He became King of the Franks (French) in 768, King of Italy in 774, the first Holy Roman Emperor and the first Emperor in western Europe since the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. Charlemagne was the leader of many historical and victorious battles which united much of Europe.
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What good things did Charlemagne do for his people?
Charlemagne helped increase food supply by introducing more efficient methods. He also improved education and culture by establishing a school at his palace in Aachen.
Where was Charlemagne's coronation?
Charlemagne was crowned king of the West Franks in Noyon France on October 9, 768.
He was crowned emperor on December 25, 800 AD in St. Peter's Basilica, in Rome, by Pope Leo III.
Charlemagne was crowned at least one other time, when he became King of the Lombards, probably in Pavia, in 774, though I do not see precise information on this. The information may well exist in sources I have not seen.
Charlemagne became the ruler of Europe by?
Charlemagne started of his rule in 768 as King of the Franks in modern day France upon the premature death of his father King Pepin the Short. However, over the next 46 years, he would gradually conquer more and more of Europe till he ruled most of it by the time of his death in 814.
Why was Charlemagne considered a great ruler?
Yes. He made significant contributions to western civilizations. He improved education, government, culture, and was a great (good, strategic, smart) military leader. Also, he conquered Anglo Saxons which were barbarians.
He wasn't assassinated, he was sick with pleurisy for about a week and then died on Jan 28, 814 AD.
Charlemagne began the line of kings known as the?
"King of the Romans" (upon election to the throne)
"Emperor of the Romans" (upon being crowned by the pope)
or
"Holy Roman Emperor" (a modern term for the monarch of the Holy Roman Empire)
The Palantine Church of Charlemagne is thought to have been based on the church of?
San Vitale, Ravenna
Where was charlemagnes empire?
Charlemagne's empire, which is called the Carolingian Empire, included the following present day territories:
- France, except for Brittany
- Belgium
- the Netherlands
- Luxembourg
- Most of Germany
- Switzerland
- most of Austria
- part of Croatia
- the northern half of Italy
- the eastern parts of the Spanish Pyrenees
In addition, there are areas to the east of these that are considered tributary.
There is a link below to a map of Charlemagne's empire
What are adjectives that describe Charlemagne?
Charlemagne's basic adjectives are: stupid,lover,tall,large.
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Who ended Charlemagne's empire?
After the death of his son the empire was divided between his (Louis, the sons of Charlemagne) three sons, as was common in his culture. De title of "holy Roman Emperor" was given to the most eastern part, today known as Germany.
That is also the reason that Germany was known as "the Holy Roman Empire" until 1806. So it was his son who first divided his empire, but it existed until 1806.
What were Charlemagne's greatest accomplishments?
He established many schools and monasteries across Europe. He also brought the rebirth of learning and the arts.
When was Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Empire?
Charlemagne, who was already De Facto King of France, was crowned Holy Roman Emperor- on Christmas Day 800 AD- the easiest date in History, Mr. Stevens used to say, though 7.04.76 comes close!
Charlemagne had several wives, most of whom predeceased him.
- He may have been married to a woman named Himiltrude, but the details are not known.
- His first recorded marriage was to Desiderata. This marriage was annulled.
- He next married Hildegard, and they had nine children. She died in 783.
- Next he married Fastrada, who had been a soldier and fought against him in battle. They had two daughters, and she died in 794.
- His last wife was Luitgard. They were married for nineteen years, but did not have any children.
Charlemagne had a number of important titles, including most importantly King of the Franks and Emperor of the Romans (Carolingian Empire). He was also the King of Lombardy, and had lesser titles, such as Patrician, which was given to him one of the popes.
What city was Charlemagne crowned emperor of?
Charlemagne was not crowned emperor of a city. He was crowned Emperor of the Romans, implying that he was ruler of the Roman Empire.
There was, and still is, much controversy over this event. We do know know what the intent was or even who was behind it. Charlemagne is said to have taken the position that the coronation was a surprise to him, but many people have found that hard to believe. The Byzantine government, which still called itself the Roman Empire, took issue at the whole thing, as can well be imagined.
What was Charlemagne most remembered for?
He did so much it is hard to choose. He had the most just and enlightened government that Europe had known since Theodoric the Goth. He made laws for agriculture, industry, finance, education, and religion as well as government and morals.
To choose one thing, it was probably the creation of the Carolingian Empire, which was ancestral to both the Kingdom of France and the Holy Roman Empire. It was the largest nation in Western Europe since the fall of the West Roman Empire.
Charlemagne's father was a great man.His name was Pepin and he became mayor of the palace in 741 and in 751 he deposed ( removed from office)the last Merovingian king and was declared king of the Franks.He had two children two boys.
How did clovis and Charlemagne contribute to the spread of Christianity?
Clovis made Christianity the only religion in Europe and Charlemagne killed those who weren't Christian
Hope I helped:)
