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How did Charlemagne manage his empire?

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Through appointed officials called counts, mostly drawn from the ranks of powerful families. Palace officials with extensive powers were regularly sent on missions to check on the counts or sort out local issues. read more

At the time of his death, his empire encompassed much of Western Europe. Charlemagne was buried at the cathedral in Aachen. In the ensuing decades, his empire was divided up among his heirs, and by the late 800s, it had dissolved. read more

He used a combination of his personal charisma and intelligence, the feudal system, the Church, and war in order to create the greatest Empire since the time of the Romans. His dislike of corruption, and his power in battle all contributed to his success as Emperor. Charlemagne himself was the key to his own success. read more

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