Charlemagne - Wikipedia
WEBCharlemagne (/ ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn, ˌʃɑːrləˈmeɪn / SHAR-lə-mayn, -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.
814 - Wikipedia
WEBYear 814 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar, the 814th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 814th year of the 1st millennium, the 14th year of the 9th century, and the 5th year of the 810s decade.
Charlemagne | Biography, Accomplishments, Children, & Facts
WEB6 days ago · 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 …
Charlemagne: Facts, Empire & Holy Roman Emperor ‑ HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · 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: Birth Story, Family, Reign, & Achievements
WEBOct 11, 2020 · The Franks’ greatest warrior-king Charlemagne died in 814 and was succeeded to the throne by his son Louis the Pious. The article below contains everything you need to know about the birth story, family, reign, and accomplishments of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor.
Charlemagne - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 25, 2019 · 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 …
Charlemagne - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · Louis became sole emperor when Charlemagne died, in January 814, ending his reign of more than four decades. At the time of his death, his empire encompassed much of Western Europe. Charlemagne...
Charlemagne and the Revival of Empire, 768-814 - Big Site of …
WEBAs the power of the central Frankish state was frittered away in family squabbles, smaller entities— duchies or counties—emerged as virtually autonomous units of government. Charlemagne (r. 768-814) was a vigorous, lusty, intelligent man who loved hunting, women, and war. All his life he wore Frankish costume and thought of himself as a ...
The End of the Carolingians | Western Civilization - Lumen …
WEBCharlemagne’s death in 814 began an extended period of fragmentation and decline that would eventually lead to the evolution of the territories of France and Germany. In 813, Charlemagne called Louis the Pious, king of Aquitaine and …
Charlemagne Timeline 747-814 | TheTimelineGeek
WEBJan 26, 2022 · A timeline chronology of the life of Charlemagne, Charles the Great King of the Franks and Emperor of the Romans.
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