Frank O'Connor

Naomi Spiegelman Professor Rui de Sousa Medieval Civilization - Section 01 27 September 2017 Charlemagne and the Carolingian Renaissance The Carolingian Empire was not at full fruition when Charlemagne rose to power, it was quite the contrary. In the eighth century, the lands covered by what is now known as France and Belgium, as well as part of Germany made up the Frankish state ruled by the kings of the Merovingian line. The Merovingian empire was weak and in a steady decline; the majority of

For this assignment I selected (life of charlomegn exe) written by Einhard. Einhard was coutier and friend to Charlemegne. Charlomegne was King of the Franks, and later crowned Emperor of the Romans. Charlemagne was born in the year 742 and would rule between the years 768- 814. As a ruler Charlemagne was determind to unite Western Europe and to fully convert to christianity. Charlemagne actually translates to Charles the Great. He would do great things in his life, inspinring the Carloingian

ruler, but did he ever act like one? Charlemagne was the best ruler that there could have possibly been for the Franks, he wanted the best for his people and did what he could to make sure things were in the benefit of his people. Charlemagne was born on April 2, 742 AD. His father’s name was Pepin the Short, and his mothers name was Bertrada. Charlemagne’s father became king of the Franks in 751 AD. He went to school at the palace school primarily by Fulrad. When his father, Pepin, died in October

Frank does not understand. He’s not sure that he wants to. Plato has been explaining his idea for some time. “It’s simple, Frank,” says Plato. Frank focuses on Plato’s hands, which are waving round and round. Like beating an egg, Frank thinks. Plato is explaining something about the screen. He is very smart. Frank would like to be smart like Plato, but he is comfortable in his chair and he is not sure he wants to think too hard today. Frank looks down at his slippers. He likes his slippers. They

Known as The King of the Franks, Charlemagne inherited half of his father’s kingdom at his death in AD 768 and took over the other half at his brother’s death in AD 771. In keeping with the tradition of his predecessors, Charlemagne’s reign was characterized by three decades of military campaigns. During his reign, Charlemagne led campaigns against the Saxons, the Lombards, Spain and Bavaria. His empire extended from Saxony in the North to the Spanish March in the South and Italy in the West. Charlemagne

Einhard’s opening chapter of his biography, Life of Charles the Great, provides its audience with an extremely harsh representation of late Merovingian kings. For a long time, he claims, these kings have had no true power or authority, and possessed nothing more than an empty title. The impression given is that it is the mayor of the palace, instead, who holds true power in the kingdom; all of the wealth and all authoritative responsibility. The king then, can be seen as nothing more than a figurehead

to wage war against the Lombards to bring peace to Rome. Charles wages war against the Lombards and does not stop until King Desiderius and his son Adalgis, the last hope of the Lombards, are driven from not only Italy but from the kingdom of the Franks. Charles now names his son Pepin as King of Italy. Einhard’s description of this war shows clearly that Charles is truly a human being that is dedicated to the people whom he makes promises to and facing the difficulties that Charles along with his

and coordinated, he made a lot of battle strategies himself. And he was not a coward. He fought with his troops. Why was it important? All threats to the independence of the Holy See were removed, and a large portion of Italy was annexed by Charlemagne. Which began bringing new wealth and peoples into his kingdom. In the midst of the continual struggles to subdue the Saxons, Charlemagne carried on several major campaigns that resulted in territorial expansion. By 800 Charlemagne had succeeded in

After the death of Charlemagne, the Holy Roman Empire which was created under the power of Charles would live on for centuries. Louis the Pious was crowned by Charlemagne to become emperor in 813 A.D and then sole emperor in 814 to his death in 840 A.D. Following the death of Louis the Pious, the Holy Roman Empire was divided amongst Louis’ three sons; Lothair I, Louis the German and Charles the Bald, these three kingdoms would then become the foundation of France and the Carolingian Renaissance

Charlemagne was born around 742-748. Charlemagne's youth suggests that he received practically training for leadership by participating in the political, social, and military activities associated with his father' court. After his father's death he became emperor and known as "Charles the Great." Also he expanded his kingdom. After his expansion of the kingdom he, died and died of with succession. Charlemagne as emperor was a zealous defender of Christianity. He gave money and land to the