Charlemagne - Wikipedia Charlemagne ( ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn SHAR-lə-mayn; 2 April 748 [a] – 28 January 814) was King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of what is now known as the Carolingian Empire from 800, holding these titles until his death in 814
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: 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 - World History Encyclopedia Charlemagne, King of the Franks from 768 to 814, is often referred to as the "Father of Modern Europe" for his role in unifying Western Europe, implementing educational and ecclesiastical reforms, and laying the foundations for modern European nations
Charlemagne - Biography Charlemagne's empire united Western Europe for the first time since the fall of the Roman Empire, and sparked the Carolingian Renaissance Charlemagne was born around 742, the son of Bertrada
Charlemagne - WorldAtlas Charlemagne Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, was a towering figure in European history, remembered for his military might and ambitious efforts to unite the various Germanic tribes of Europe under his rule He was also a fervent promoter of Christianity and an ardent supporter of education and the arts, earning him a lasting reputation as one of the greatest rulers in history
Charlemagne: The Father of Europe — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts . . . Charlemagne, or Charles the Great (748–814), looms large in history as a warrior king, a unifier of Europe, and a patron of culture and education Ruling as King of the Franks, and later crowned as the first Holy Roman Emperor, his reign marked a pivotal chapter in European history
Charlemagne: Birth Story, Family, Reign, Achievements Widely known as the “Father of Europe”, Charlemagne was the famous king of the Franks who ruled from 768 until his death in 814 This eight-century monarch’s fame remains very much unrivaled even to this day because he was the first person to rule Western and Central Europe since the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476
Charlemagne Biography - life, childhood, parents, death, school, son . . . Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, was king of the Franks between 768 and 814, and emperor of the West between 800 and 814 He founded the Holy Roman Empire, strengthened European economic and political life, and promoted the cultural revival known as the Carolingian Renaissance