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Period: 500 to Oct 29, 1500
middle ages
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Uniting of the Franks
Frank leader Clovis brought christianity to his people and reunited in one kingdom. -
Period: Nov 6, 751 to
Carolingian Dynasty
The reign of Frankish rulers. -
Nov 6, 774
Crowning of Charlemagne by Pope
Charlemagne was the son of Pepin the Short who wanted to expand the empire and christianity. Charlemagne was the most powerful king in Western Europe, ad alse reunited the Western Roman empire. -
Nov 6, 1077
Banning of lay investiture
lay investiture was the meeting between bishops, abbots, and other church officials by feudal lords and vassals. Pope Gregory VII banned it so he can make a better papacy. -
Nov 8, 1176
Battle of Legnano
Legnano was faught douring the wars of Guelphs and Ghibellines. Frederick Barbarossa battled the pope and northern Italy. -
Downfall of Charlemagne's Empire
After Charlemagne's death his empire fell apart after being two times of what it was when he first started his reign. -
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Reign of Charlemagne
Timespan of which Charlemagne was King of the Franks.