Charlemagne (/ ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn / SHAR-lə-mayn; 2 April 748 [a] – 28 January 814) was King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of what is now known as the …

Jan 24, 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 …

Nov 9, 2009 · Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, was a medieval king who established a vast Carolingian empire and was eventually crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the pope.

Jan 24, 2025 · How did Charlemagne become emperor of the Holy Roman Empire? What lands did Charlemagne conquer? What was the Carolingian Renaissance? What was …

Charlemagne was crowned “emperor of the Romans” by Pope Leo III in 800 CE, thus restoring the Roman Empire in the West for the first time since its dissolution in the 5th century. …

Mar 25, 2019 · When did Charlemagne become the Holy Roman Emperor? Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day in the year 800. This event took place in …

Jul 11, 2022 · He was, in succession, King of the Franks, King of the Lombards, and then King of the Holy Roman Empire (otherwise known as the Carolingian Empire). He united much of …

Oct 11, 2020 · For his efforts in restoring order to the Papal States, Charlemagne was crowned “emperor of the Romans” (i.e. Holy Roman Emperor) by Pope Leo at a Mass on Christmas …

Charlemagne was crowned Imperator Augustus in Rome on Christmas Day, 800 by Pope Leo III and is therefore regarded as the founder of the Holy Roman Empire (as Charles I). Through …

Aug 25, 2023 · One of Charlemagne’s most significant achievements was being crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day in the year 800. This event marked …