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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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How many wars did king Charlemagne win?
He defeated the pagan saxons and converted them to christianity, and he also defeated the Avars in 791.
Who were the fierce warriors that threatened Charlemagne's empire?
the vikings threatened Charlemagne's empire.
Who were the most powerful people in Charlemagne's empire?
its either a) scholars b)serfs c) minstrels or d) lords. thats all i got.
Who gained control of Charlemagne's empire after he died?
The Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne's successor was his son Louis I the Pious
What are 4 important events in Charlemagne's life?
he got married, ruled, made schools, and made an empire
What made Charlemagne a successful leader?
Charlemagne was a successful leader because he (whether its good or not) converted much of western Europe to Christianity, he unified western Europe, he extended his empire, he also blended many traditions (germanic Roman and Christian). He also set up a strong and efficient government.
How did Charlemagne unify his empire?
A strong army with a strong cavalry Educational reforms
Support of the Church
Political reform
He constantly visited parts of his empire
How did Charlemagne help Europe get out of the dark ages?
he started to make schools for the children so he helped with the education
Which area in eurpoe did Charlemagne rule?
Charlemagne (742 - January 28, 814), also known as Charles the Great or Charles I, was was king of the Franks and Christian emperor of the West.
He founded the Carolingian Empire, reigning from 768 until his death.
He expanded the Frankish kingdom, adding Italy, the Saxons and Bavarians, and part of Spain.
How did Charlemagne manage his kingdom?
He divided the kingdom into regions, managed by counts. He made his officials swear oaths of fealty. He had missi domini, or the lord's messengers, travel the kingdom and report back to him about the counts' governing, complaints from the people, and the success of various laws.
What was Charlemagne's strengths?
Charlamagne united Europe.
He was crowned emperor by pope leo the third in 800.
He had schools built for the expansion of learning and knowlegde,
and he spread Christianity.
What are two of Charlemagne's achievements?
He conquered and united most of Europe during the middle ages, and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope.
What title did Charlemagne eventually come to be known as?
He was crowned Emperor by the Pope in 800, but didn't use the title. Note that the notion that he was crowned Holy Roman Emperor is a later fiction.
What were some of Charlemagne's accomplishments?
Charlemagne Defeated the Saxons and then converted many of them over to Christianity. He also became emperor after his father Pippin died.
Who was Charlemagne and what did he do?
He was the king of the Franks who let them build an emipre. Also, built many schools
Charlemagne ruled the Carolingian Empire, which was nearly all of France and Germany plus Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, western Austria, the northern half of Italy, a part of Spain and a few other places.
