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Nov 9, 742
Charlemagne's Birth
History.com Video With a mysterious childhood, Charlemagne's early years are not well documented. It is when the Franks Kingdom is divided at his father's death that Charlemagne begins his reign. The expansion of this military campaigner's newly held kingdom was only beginning. History.com Staff. "Charlemagne." History.com. A&E Television Networks, 2009. Web. 07Nov. 2015. <http://www.history.com/topics/ch -
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Pippin III's Rule
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Jan 1, 751
Pepin III is crowned
Pepin III, called "the Short," was the first King of the Franks. He was known to back the Roman Church more than typical leaders. As the father of Charlemagne, his successor and Emperor of Rome, his rule is often over-shaddowed. Taking the throne at the age of the 37, he ruled until 768 AD, at the age of 54. Duckett, Eleanor Shipley. "Pippin III | Biography." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2015. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Pippin-III. -
Aug 1, 772
Saxon Struggles
The Roman Empire through the 15th Century
In what is often called Charlemagne's greatest military conquest, he led a war with the Saxons, continuing the Frank's feud with their neighbors. The campagin lasted from 772 to 804 A.D. Sullivan, Richard E. "Charlemagne | Biography." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Dec. 2014. Web. 05 Nov. 2015. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Charlemagne. -
Jul 10, 774
Charlemagne assumes title, King of the Lombard
Much like his father, Charlemagne was known to protect the church and its opponents. In 774 A.D., Charlemagne led his soldiers in a military campaign to overrun the Lombards and seize power. It was the Frankish way for Kings to lead their subjects into battle, and his successful military career helped. Sullivan, Richard E. "Charlemagne | Biography." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Dec. 2014. Web. 05 Nov. 2015. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Charlemagne. -
Charlemagne named the Holy Roman Emperor
When Charlemagne's Frankish Empire rule was expanded to that of Western Europe, the Carolingian Dynasty officially began. He was crowned by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day, and the Warrior King was named the Holy Roman Emperor. Both the pope and Charlemagne knew the advantages of the Roman Empire's restoration. Sullivan, Richard E. "Charlemagne | Biography." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Dec. 2014. Web. 05 Nov. 2015. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Charlemagne. -
Death of Louis the Pious
Louis faced much in his reign as the Holy Roman Emperor, King of the Aquitaine, and father of three disruptive sons. It was in the year 840 A.D. that Louis the Pious ended his "dramatic reign," leaving a divided land to his sons. Contreni, John. "Louis I, Holy Roman Emperor." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2015. <http://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-I-Holy-Roman-emperor -
Death of Charlemagne
After a visit to Aachen, Charlemagne began a fevered week, leading to his death. While much of his rule can be questioned, including his relations with the church, it can be strongly argued that Charles the Great's rule greatly influenced Europe, unifying its people under religious and other reforms. Sullivan, Richard E. "Charlemagne | Biography." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Dec. 2014. Web. 05 Nov. 2015. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Charlemagne. -
Louis the Pious Crowned Emperor
Louis, son of Charlemagne, was born in 778 and became the second Emperor of Rome under the Carolingian rule at the age of 36. He was an experienced ruler, having been crowned King of Aquitaine at the age of 3 (781). He married a politically acceptable woman, Irmingard, and fathered many children. Contreni, John. "Louis I, Holy Roman Emperor." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2015. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-I-Holy-Roman-emperor. -
The Treaty of Verdun
In 843 A.D., the Carolingian Empire was agreed to be split between Lothar, Louis, and Charles. Sons of Louis the Pious, they had long fought over the territory they hoped to claim. Lothar was to have the Central Frankish Realm, Louis the East, and Charles the West. Contreni, John. "Louis I, Holy Roman Emperor." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2015. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-I-Holy-Roman-emperor. -
Oaths of Strasbourg
Louis and Charles, sons of Louis the Pious, signed agreements to oppose their brother, Lothar. This agreement is often thought to be the beginning of the formation of France and Germany, where Louis the German, King of East Franks, and Charles the Bald, King of West Franks, begin the separation. Contreni, John. "Louis I, Holy Roman Emperor." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2015. <http://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-I-Holy-Roman-emperor -
Charles III, the Fat, Crowned Carolingian Emperor
Charles the Fat, born in 839 to Louis the German, came to rule as Emperor in 881 A.D., after being crowned by Pope John VIII. In addition to being the Carolingian Emperor, he was the King of West Francia (884-888). His rule was not considered good; He was often ill and seemingly unable to fulfill his role. "Charles III." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2015. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-III-Holy-Roman-emperor -
Charles III, the Fat, Dies
Charles III died in 888 A.D. following his deposition. His death brings to end the Carolingian Empire. The empire was once again divided, and never reunited. The five succesor kingdoms did not carry forward the dynasty. "Charles III." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2015. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-III-Holy-Roman-emperor -
Pippin II Establishes Power
Pippin II was the grandfather of Pippin III, Charlemagne's father. Establishing the family's power, in 687 Pippin II gained control over the Franks. It was Charles Martel who would succeed Pippin II, despite his illegitimate birth, fathering Pippin III, who secured the future of Charlemagne. Nelson, Lynn Harry. "Carolingian Empire." The Virtual Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Nov. 2015.< http://www.vlib.us/medieval/lectures/carolingian_empire.html>. -
Charlemagne is Crowned a Frankish King
Charlemagne begins his reign over the Frankish Empire. He inherits the empire from his father, Pepin III, along with his younger brother. The empire was not considered united until his brother died three years following their corination, giving Charlemagne all power. Nelson, Lynn Harry. "The Reign of Justinian, 527- 565." The Virtual Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Nov. 2015. < http://www.vlib.us/medieval/lectures/carolingian_empire.html>. http://www3.dbu.edu/mitchell/carolingian_overview.htm -
Louis II Named Emperor
Following Lothar's death, Louis II, his son, received the title. He would pass the title to his uncle Charles the Bald twenty years later. Finally, in 881, Charles the Fat was named the emperor, but the power of the Carolingian Dynasty was at its sunset. Contreni, John. "Louis I, Holy Roman Emperor." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. EncyclopediaBritannica, n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2015. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-IHoly-Roman-emperor. -
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Charlemagne is King of the Franks
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