Research Paper On Charlemagne

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Learning is always a great opportunity, learn the history of our past is even better. I had the opportunity to learn about the history of Europe. I got to know the man Charlemagne or also known as (the father of Europe).
Charlemagne, born in France in April 742 DC parents Pepin the short and Bertrada of Laon. His father, the first of the Carolingians to become King. And his mother, his mother was a normal woman with no royal lineage. He was one of the most famous and powerful leaders who always reigned over Europe and referred as "Padre of Europa". " It is known by the father of Europe for what he has done. Charlemagne comes of a Royal bloodline of his father, who was the last Merovingian King. Not much is known about the childhood of

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