Charlemagne died in 814 and was buried at the Palatine Chapel (now part of Aachen Cathedral) in Aachen, his imperial capital city. Charlemagne's influence on the Middle Ages and on the …

Nov 22, 2025 · Charlemagne (born April 2, 747?—died January 28, 814, Aachen, Austrasia [now in Germany]) was the king of the Franks (768–814), king of the Lombards (774–814), and first …

Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, was king of the Franks between 768 and 814, and emperor of the West between 800 and 814. He founded the Holy Roman Empire, strengthened European …

Apr 2, 2014 · Learn more about Charlemagne, the King of the Franks who united Western Europe for the first time since the fall of the Roman Empire, at Biography.com.

Nov 9, 2009 · Charlemagne was a medieval emperor who ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814. In 771, Charlemagne became king of the Franks, a Germanic tribe in present-day …

Mar 25, 2019 · He is among the best-known and most influential figures of the Early Middle Ages for his military successes which united most of Western Europe, his educational and …

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Jun 27, 2018 · The major record of Charlemagne's personal achievements is the Vita Caroli Magni, the first medieval biography. Written by Einhard between 817 and 836, this biography …

Jun 11, 2025 · Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, was a towering figure in European history, remembered for his military might and ambitious efforts to unite the various Germanic tribes of …

Aug 26, 2024 · Charlemagne (circa 742-814 CE), also known as Charles the Great, was King of the Franks from 768 and Emperor of the Carolingian Empire from 800. Often referred to as the …