Charlemagne

Charlemagne (Charles the Great)

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  • Born
    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

  • Crowned Emporer of the Romans

    Pope Leo the Third crowned Charlemagne emperor of the Romans.

  • Crowned Louis, His Son, King of Aquitaine

  • 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.