His four sons divided up the kingdom.
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Charlemagne became king in 768 following the death of his father. He was initially co-ruler with his brother Carloman. Carloman's sudden death in 771 under unexplained circumstances left Charlemagne as the undisputed ruler of the Frankish Kingdom. He was not "made" king, but rather succeeded to the throne through the death of his father. This is called a succession.
Charlemagne (742 - January 28, 814), also known as Charles the Great or Charles I, was was king of the Franks and Christian emperor of the West. He founded the Carolingian Empire, reigning from 768 until his death. He expanded the Frankish kingdom, adding Italy, the Saxons and Bavarians, and part of Spain.
Pepin the Short's sons, Carloman I and Charlemagne.
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His many followers couldn't defend the Empire against the incoming waves of attacks on the kingdom.