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Apr 2, 742
Born
Charlamagne is thought to be born on or around April second, 742. His birthplace is unknown, but some people think that he was born in either Leige (present day Belgium) or Aachen (present day Germany.) -
Dec 9, 772
Attack on the Saxons
Charlemagne completes his first successful raid on the Saxons -
Dec 9, 777
Construction of a Palace
Charlemagnes palace in Aachen begins construction -
Died
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Crowned Emporer of the Romans
Pope Leo the Third crowned Charlemagne emperor of the Romans. -
Crowned Louis, His Son, King of Aquitaine
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Murder of the Saxons
Charlemagne has 4,500 Saxon prisoners killed -
Loius Becomes King
Charlemagne crowns his last surviving son as king. -
Cathedral in Aachen Begins Construction
Cathedral in Aachen begins construction. -
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Ruled Much of Western Europe
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Campaigns against Avars
Charlemagne sets out several campaigns against the Avars. They are eventually abolished.
