Who was Charlemagne and what was he known for?

Charlemagne (also known as Charles the Great) was the greatest of the Early Middle Ages sovereigns. He was the grandson of Charles Martel (whose forces defeated the Muslim Invaders in Tours in 732 CE) and the son of Pepin the Short. read more

Charlemagne (c.742-814), also known as Karl and Charles the Great, 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 Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and western Germany. read more

What little is known about Charlemagne’s youth suggests that he received practical training for leadership by participating in the political, social, and military activities associated with his father’s court. read more