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Period: Feb 6, 700 to
Carolingian Dynasty
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Oct 6, 732
Battle of Tours
Charles Martel's army was the last defense against the Moors, who were trying to take over the Frankish Empire. So he camped out on top of a wodded hill. Because the Moors had to fight uphill they lost and this marked the first time an infantry division beat calvary. -
May 13, 754
Pope Stephon II travels to France
He went over to anoint Pepin the Short and his two sons, which was done so he could have some kind of defense in case of attacks. -
May 13, 771
Death of Carloman
After Pepin the Short died, he left his empire to his two sons who each ruled a half of the empire. Mysteriously Carloman died, which some believe his brother Charlemagne had something to do with it. -
Charlemagne is King
On Christmas in 800 Charlemagne went to church to pray at the altar, and as he said was suddenly crowned king by Pope Leo III. This made Charlemagne emperor of Rome -
Bloody verdict at Verden
Charlemagne made everyone who he had conquered swear oath to him and his empire. But in 782 he found some rebels who were worshipping false gods. He killed 4500 rebels in one day, which some say cause the river to run red with blood for days.
