“The Right Action is better than Knowledge; but in order to do what is right, we must know what is right.”(Snell) This quote was spoken by the Great Charles I or as otherwise known as Charlemagne. Charlemagne was born in 742. His Father was Pepin the Short and his mother was Bertrada (Facts). Little is known about Charlemagne's childhood; in 754, however, he participated in the anointment of Pepin as king by Pope Stephen II. He was educated at the palace school primarily by Fulrad, the abbot of St. Denis (Facts). Charlemagne and his brother, Carloman, were both proclaimed king and were to rule the kingdom jointly but Carloman died unexpectedly in 771 and left Charlemagne the ruler of the entire kingdom (Facts). Though he had to rule alone, he excelled at that role and became a great leader. Charlemagne is a famous Historical figure because of his devotion to the Christian religion, as well as for his role as a community leader, and his success as an Emperor.
Charlemagne loved the Christian religion because “He believed the church and state should be allied as forces in the unification of society” (Christian History). Charles received his education from his mother and the monks of Saint Denis. He could speak and read Latin and his native Germanic tongue, but he never learned to write, though he tried to his entire life (Charlemagne today). In his …show more content…
In the division of the realm, however, Carloman received a larger and richer portion. Under these circumstances relations between the brothers turned sour. But Carloman died unexpectedly in 771, leaving Charlemagne the sole ruler of the entire kingdom (Charlemagne biography). Charlemagne attempted to create unity and harmony within his vast realm and to support laws and promote learning that would achieve his goals of the empire (Charlemagne biography). He ruled over the Franks. He was a good
Charlemagne loved the Christian religion because “He believed the church and state should be allied as forces in the unification of society” (Christian History). Charles received his education from his mother and the monks of Saint Denis. He could speak and read Latin and his native Germanic tongue, but he never learned to write, though he tried to his entire life (Charlemagne today). In his …show more content…
In the division of the realm, however, Carloman received a larger and richer portion. Under these circumstances relations between the brothers turned sour. But Carloman died unexpectedly in 771, leaving Charlemagne the sole ruler of the entire kingdom (Charlemagne biography). Charlemagne attempted to create unity and harmony within his vast realm and to support laws and promote learning that would achieve his goals of the empire (Charlemagne biography). He ruled over the Franks. He was a good