Charlemagne - Wikipedia Charlemagne's reign was marked by political and social changes that had lasting influence on Europe throughout the Middle Ages A member of the Frankish Carolingian dynasty, Charlemagne was the eldest son of Pepin the Short and Bertrada of Laon
Charlemagne | Biography, Accomplishments, Children, Facts | Britannica Charlemagne (born April 2, 747?—died January 28, 814, Aachen, Austrasia [now in Germany]) was the king of the Franks (768–814), king of the Lombards (774–814), and first emperor (800–814) of the Romans and of what was later called the Holy Roman Empire
Charlemagne - World History Encyclopedia He is among the best-known and most influential figures of the Early Middle Ages for his military successes which united most of Western Europe, his educational and ecclesiastical reforms, and his policies which laid the foundation for the development of later European nations
Charlemange - History And Culture Charlemagne stands as one of the most important figures in European history A skilled warrior, visionary ruler, and patron of culture, he transformed the political and cultural landscape of the Middle Ages His empire bridged the ancient and medieval worlds, laying the foundations for modern Europe Further Reading Sources
Charlemagne: Biography, Military Campaigns, Religious Reforms, Legacy Charlemagne (circa 742-814 CE), also known as Charles the Great, was King of the Franks from 768 and Emperor of the Carolingian Empire from 800 Often referred to as the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne is credited with uniting much of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire
Charlemagne - New World Encyclopedia Charlemagne was crowned Imperator Augustus in Rome on Christmas Day, 800 by Pope Leo III and is therefore regarded as the founder of the Holy Roman Empire (as Charles I) Through military conquest and defense, he solidified and expanded his realm to cover most of Western Europe
Charlemagne: Facts, Empire Holy Roman Emperor - HISTORY Charlemagne was a medieval emperor who ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814 In 771, Charlemagne became king of the Franks, a Germanic tribe in present-day Belgium, France, Luxembourg,
Charlemagne - Frankish Empire, Holy Roman Emperor, Legacy | Britannica Charlemagne assumed rulership at a moment when powerful forces of change were affecting his kingdom By Frankish tradition he was a warrior king, expected to lead his followers in wars that would expand Frankish hegemony and produce rewards for his companions