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Charles became king over half the kingdom of his father (Pepin II, more commonly known as Pepin the Short) in A.D. 768, and three years later over the other half as well, when his brother died. Then on Christmas Day in A.D. 800, he was crowned by the Pope in Rome as the first Holy Roman Emperor. He is known to history as Charlemagne the Great. He died in A.D. 814.
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ViviCharles became king over half the kingdom of his father (Pepin II, more commonly known as Pepin the Short) in A.D. 768, and three years later over the other half as well, when his brother died. Then on Christmas Day in A.D. 800, he was crowned by the Pope in Rome as the first Holy Roman Emperor. He is known to history as Charlemagne the Great. He died in A.D. 814.
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What country was Charlemagne born in and work in?
Charlemagne was King of the Franks, an Empire which incorporated much of Europe. Born 742 died 814
What year did Charlemagne become a king?
Charlemagne was crowned King in 768. He became sole ruler of the Franks in 771. He became Holy Roman Emperor in 800.
Which area in eurpoe did Charlemagne rule?
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.
When was Charlemagne crowned?
Charlemagne was crowned as King of the Franks in 768. More importantly, he was crowned Emperor of the Romans (or Emperor of the West) on December 25, 800.
Who was the king of franks who conquered gaul?
Clovis
