What was Charlemagne?
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King of the Franks
The most important early-medieval ruler.
💡 Did you know? Charlemagne ruled as king of the Franks over a realm covering almost all of Western Europe.
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What happened in the year 800?
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crowned emperor in 800
By the Pope in Rome.
💡 Did you know? On Christmas Day 800 the Pope crowned him emperor in Rome: reviving the Western imperial title.
What did Charlemagne unite?
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Western Europe
From Spain to Central Europe.
💡 Did you know? Charlemagne's realm united large parts of Western and Central Europe under one crown for the first time since antiquity.
What did Charlemagne promote?
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education
The Carolingian Renaissance.
💡 Did you know? Charlemagne fostered schools and scholars: the „Carolingian Renaissance“ saved many ancient texts.
What is Charlemagne often called?
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Father of Europe
For his unifying role.
💡 Did you know? For his unifying role, Charlemagne is often called the „Father of Europe“.
Foto: Charlemagne. Autorité émettrice de monnaie indéterminé. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Which ruler is shown here?
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Charlemagne
Charlemagne, king of the Franks, united much of Western Europe and was crowned emperor in 800.
💡 Did you know? Though he promoted education, Charlemagne himself could barely write: practising in vain into old age.
In which year was Charlemagne born?
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747
Born: c. 747
In which year did Charlemagne die?
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814
Died: 28 January 814 in Aachen, aged about 66
How old was Charlemagne at death?
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66
Died: 28 January 814 in Aachen, aged about 66
What was Charlemagne's origin?
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Frankish
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