What are some interesting facts about Charlemagne?

Charlemagne was the King of Franks and the Holy Roman Emperor, also known as Charles I, and as one of the Middle Ages' greatest leaders. He was born April 2 nd , 742, to Pepin the Short (King of the Franks), and Bertrada of Laon, likely in Germany - although his exact place of birth is unknown. read more

In 751 AD, Charlemagne’s father Pepin the Short was crowned as King of the Franks and thus the Merovingian dynasty was officially replaced by the Carolingian dynasty, which derives its name from Carolus, Latin version of the name Charles Martel, grandfather of Charlemagne. read more

Shortly before dying, Charlemagne's father announced that he would divide his realm into two halves, one ruled by Charlemagne and the other by his other son, Karloman, Charlemagne's full brother. read more