Franks. Middle Aged Empire. Charlemagne ruled for 50 years. Very
powerful army. Defeated Saxons,. Lombards, and some Muslim civilizations.
Who Was Charlemagne and Why Was he Important?
Jake Woodruff Period 3
Franks Middle Aged Empire Charlemagne ruled
for 50 years Very powerful army Defeated Saxons, Lombards, and some Muslim civilizations Empire fell after his death in 814 CE
Family/Personal Life Born 742 CE
Real name is Charles Charlemagne means Charles the Great in French Son of Pippin III Grandson of Charles Martel When his father died, the kingdom was divided for
Charlemagne and his brother Carloman Died 814 CE
Major Accomplishments Set up schools for the clergy (monks, priests)
Flourishing time for learning because schools were being
built Main goal was to reform the legal system (Government) in the Frankish state United all of Western Europe under one ruler (He became the Holy Roman Emperor) Brought peace by writing down laws Revived political and cultural life of the Middle Ages