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 …

Nov 22, 2025 · 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 …

Mar 25, 2019 · 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, …

Charlemagne spent the early part of his reign on several military campaigns to expand his kingdom. He invaded Saxony in 772 and eventually achieved its total conquest and conversion to...

Jun 11, 2025 · Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, served as the king of the Franks and the Christian emperor of the West, playing a significant role in shaping the character and boundaries of …

Aug 26, 2024 · 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 …

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 …

Jun 27, 2018 · Charlemagne served as the model prince during most of the Middle Ages. The goals he pursued — orderly government, religious reform, cultural renewal, Christian expansion — influenced …

Nov 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, …

Oct 5, 2025 · 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 …