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9 Cards in this Set
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Clovis
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had united the Franks under one kingdom by 511. He was converted to Christianity by his wife and himself, along with 3000 of his troops were baptized
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Gregory I
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also know as Gregory the Great, became Pope in 590
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Charles Martel
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also know as Charles the Hammer. Won the Battle of Tours, which kept western Europe Christian, not Islamic if it would have been conquered by Turks
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Pepin the Short
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the son of Charles Martel, was first emperor to be crowned by the pope, which set precedence that all following must be also.
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Charlemange
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built largest empire seen since Rome, one of greatest accomplishments was his encouragement of learning
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Pope Leo III
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crowns Charlemange emperor
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Louis the Pious
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Charlemange's son, was a weak ruler and would have been better off as a monk
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Treaty of Verdun
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divided Charlemange's kingdom between his three sons
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troubadour
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poet-musicians at castles and courts in Europe
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