By: Mitchell. Life And Death Charlemagne was born in 742 A.D. Charlemagne died in 811 A.D.

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By: Mitchell

Life And Death

• Charlemagne was born in 742 A.D.

• Charlemagne died in 811 A.D.

Birth Place

• Born in an unknown town.

Parents

• Charlemagne’s parents were Pepin the Short and Berta.

Siblings

• Charlemagne had only one brother, Carloman, who was king like Charles.

Crowned King

• On Sunday October 8th, 768 A.D. he was crowned king along with his brother Carloman. They split the Frankish Kingdom that used to be their father’s.

First Conflict

• 769 A.D. Charlemagne won his first conflict alone. It was against the Aquitanians, one of his father’s rivals.

Ruler of All Franks

• 771 A.D. Charles’ brother Carloman died, so Charles became the ruler of all the Franks.

Conqueror

• 774 A.D. Charles conquered Lombardy his father’s other rival and the Pope’s major threat. He now controlled most of inland Europe.

New Capital

• 794 A.D. Aachen became the Frank’s capital. It is located in present day Germany. It was also the first German City to fall in World War II.

Roman Empire

• 800 A.D. Charles became the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. He now controlled from The Spanish border to Czechoslovakia.

Wives

• Charles’ last of 5 wives died. This was a very devastating loss to him. He had one son that was the heir to the throne.

Death

• 811 A.D. Charles died due to age. His son Louis took the throne. Charlemagne’s legacy lived on.

Charlemagne’s Traits

• He was ruthless, deadly, courageous, tactical, smart, powerful, helpful, religious, and brave.

Thank Ye!!

Director……….. Mitchell MagillProducer………. Mitchell MagillI hope you enjoyed the presentation. If

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