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Apr 2, 742
Charlemagne's Birth
Charlemagne was born on April 2, 742 C.E. He was born to Pepin Martel, his father, and eventually became King of the Franks. -
768
Charlemagne Becomes King
In 768 C.E., when Charlemagne's father, Pepin, died, he took over as the Frankish King. He was about 26 years old when he became king. -
788
Charlemagne's Empire Reaches Its Height
In 788 C.E., Charlemagne and his army defeated the Bavarians in southeastern Germany. This is when the Carolingian Empire was at its peak. -
Dec 25, 800
Charlemagne Becomes Emperor
On Christmas Day in 800 C.E., the Catholic Pope put a crown on Charlemagne's head and declared him the Emperor of Rome. -
Jan 28, 814
Charlemagne's Death
Charlemagne died on January 28, 814 C.E.