Charlemagne

the Franks started when Charlemagne took control of the dynasty in 768 AD. During Charlemagne's period of authority over the Franks, he was crowned “Holy Roman Emperor” by the Pope (Doc A). Once he had this title, he gained the support of the Christian people. If Charles Martel had lost to the Muslims at the Battle of Tours, the Muslims would have continued to expand into Europe, presumably getting rid of the catholic identity of the Franks and Europe. Also, as Charlemagne promoted the expansion…

In this work she describes the manner in which, Pepin the Short and later Charlemagne with the church began the Carolingian Renaissance. Her description of the revival of the palace schools and many of the reforms in the church that the Carolingians created, helps to paint a picture concerning the importance of the Church to the…

This anger was brought about by the more drastic than thought of requests of Charlemagne which requested through Ganelon, “You must submit to Christian law and give him half of Spain.” The part of the request which puts Marsille over edge is when Ganelon explains, “If you repute his offer, his power will bind and shackle you, you will…

Although he is known as “Charles the Great” for his military successes, there is evidence of the type of person and character he was well. Charlemagne also known as Karl was very interested in learning and education. He wanted to spread education throughout his empire. In addition to his love for education and learning, he also had a love for marriages and women. Charlemagne was married multiple times and had many children. Much of his rule involved ongoing warfare. Rising to power at an early…

Charlemagne has accomplished many great things. Here’s what I think are his top three accomplishments are. Charlemagne’s third top accomplishment would be that Charlemagne is considered the sponsor of medieval education. The reason why is because he noticed the importance of education and learning. He had ordered the creation of many schools, leading the expansion of the educational system. Also, measures were taken to revitalize existing schools, standardize curriculum across all schools, and…

they would ransack monasteries to pay their soldiers. Pepin the Short then gave power to his son, Charlemagne, who was truly concerned with education, government, and religion. Shortly after his rise to power Charlemagne was crowned Augustus by Pope Leo III, and by taking this title the Carolingian court became independent of Byzantium. This created conflict with Constantinople, and while Charlemagne began to restore ties the emperor of Byzantium, Irene, was dethroned.…

Charlemagne was a medieval emperor who ruled western Europe. Around the year 771, he became the king of the Franks, which consisted of different Germanic tribes in Europe. During his reign, he had a specific goal. His goal was to unify all the Germanic tribes into one kingdom and to convert his enemies into Christians. He battled against the territories that were under Muslim rule. As a skilled strategist, he pushed the Muslim rule in Europe further away. Between the years 777-778, Charlemagne…

the end of his grandson’s, the actions of the Carolingians influence the world to this day. His political policies set the grounds for renaissance and, in turn, modern day government. Charles I, also known as Karl the great or, even better known, Charlemagne, was born somewhere between 743 and 748 a.d. to King Pepin “The Short” of Francia, according to Encyclopaedia Britannica (Sullivan, 2014). It is unknown…

The story of Charlemange the great has neither of those aspects in the story. Charlemagne came from a well off family his father; Pepin was the mayor of the palace (The Life of Charles the Great. 267, #2). Saint Benedict came from well-known parents and had an inheritance (The life of Benedict. 189). Saint Perpetua also came from a…

Charlemagne or Charles the Great is most famous ruler of the Middle Ages. He lived ca 742-814 and ruled over the Frankish kingdom which covered Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and a part of western Germany. He went on to conquer much of western Europe, all under a policy of friendship and cooperation with the Christian Church. He therefore greatly contributed to the expansion of the Christian Church’s power. He also introduced the basis of Feudalism and revived the political and…