When charlemagne was born, there were barley any countries, instead there were little fiefdoms. Western europe before his rule wasn't unified. But my guess is that he comes from a small fiefdom in modern france
Charlemagne was crowned emperor in St. Peter's Basilica, in Rome, on December 25, 800. This act created what historians call the Carolingian Empire, which was ancestral to both the the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of France. Charlemagne is considered Charles I of both countries. At the time of the coronation, and for quite a while after, the empire called itself the Roman Empire. Unfortunately the Byzantine Empire also called itself the Roman Empire. Modern historians use the terms they do to avoid confusion. For more, please use the link below.
Charlemagne was famous for ruling in the first Frank (as in belonging to the French people) Kingdom. In terms of modern day territories, his kingdom was far larger than modern day France and extended well into Germany, Italy, the Low Countries, Switzerland, and Spain.
Charlemagne united most of Western Europe, including (all or part thereof) modern day France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands. He reigned as King of the Franks from 768 and Emperor of the Romans - a title given him by the Pope - from 800 until his death in 814, aged approximately 72, which was a very substantial age for the period. More Charlemagne's empire is usually called the Carolingian Empire today. It was ancestral to both the Kingdom of France and the Holy Roman Empire. There are links below.
Charlemagne's kingdom, known as the Carolingian Empire, encompassed much of Western and Central Europe during the late 8th and early 9th centuries. At its height, it included modern-day France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and parts of Italy and Austria. Charlemagne was instrumental in the Carolingian Renaissance, promoting education, culture, and Christianity, and he was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD, symbolizing the fusion of Roman, Christian, and Germanic elements in his rule. His legacy laid the groundwork for the future political landscape of Europe.
Charlemagne conquered what is now France and Germany.
England
"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)
Charlemagne was a historical figure who lived in what is now modern-day France, Germany, and surrounding regions during the early Middle Ages. He was the King of the Franks and later crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor in A.D. 800. His empire covered much of Western Europe.
When charlemagne was born, there were barley any countries, instead there were little fiefdoms. Western europe before his rule wasn't unified. But my guess is that he comes from a small fiefdom in modern france
Charlemagne was crowned emperor in St. Peter's Basilica, in Rome, on December 25, 800. This act created what historians call the Carolingian Empire, which was ancestral to both the the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of France. Charlemagne is considered Charles I of both countries. At the time of the coronation, and for quite a while after, the empire called itself the Roman Empire. Unfortunately the Byzantine Empire also called itself the Roman Empire. Modern historians use the terms they do to avoid confusion. For more, please use the link below.
The area of Gaulcorresponds roughly to modern France.
Charlemagne
Charlemagne was king of the Franks from 768 to 814. By the end of his reign his country include nearly all of modern France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland, and large parts of the Czech Republic, Austria, and Italy.
Charlemagne was famous for ruling in the first Frank (as in belonging to the French people) Kingdom. In terms of modern day territories, his kingdom was far larger than modern day France and extended well into Germany, Italy, the Low Countries, Switzerland, and Spain.
the franks[modern france]
Blessed Charlemagne was born on April 2, 742, Aix-la-Chapelle (in modern Germany)