Charlemagne
During the Medieval period (600 A.D. to 830 AD) in Europe only a few leaders showed great glory and compassion. Mythical characters usually made up these leaders. Yet Charlemagne wasn't a figment of our imagination. He is one of the world's finest leaders. Charlemagne established the traditions of European royalty and nobility. His prominence in medieval Europe was a big force of bringing together the people of Europe. His many contributions help shape European civilization. For his valiant conquests the French, Germans, and Italians not so much thought of themselves as French, German, or Italian but rather as Europeans. They shared a common culture, common religious liturgy, and a common language of Latin. The name "Charlemagne" was not use till after his death. His tombstone reads, "Here lies Charles the Great," no historians would contradict this claim of greatness (Harold Lamb page 152). Historians use Charlemagne cautiously due to the fact, that it might imply the legendary figure rather than the historical one. Other names that he is known form is Charles the Great, the king of the Franks, and the founder of the Holy Roman Empire. The family line of royalty could have end before the reign of Charlemagne.
With the death of Charles Martel the kingdom was divided between his sons, Carloman and Pepin III (Pepin the Short). Pepin III is the father of Charlemagne. Now the entire kingdom was in shambles and chaos. It took years before the kingdom was under control. When Pepin III took the throne he sent Fulrad, an appointed Bishop, to Rome to persuade Pope Zacharias would be a great ally. Pepin III made certain that only his descendants could rule as king (Timothy Levi Biel page 54). He was the first king to insist upon his divine right to be king. He died on September 24, 769 at 54 years of age. The achievements of Charlemagne could not have been possible if the foundation of an empire was not laid by Pepin III and Charles Martel. As being crowned emperor Charles's rule over almost all the lands of Western Europe. He made his residence in Aachen. His government appeared more imperial than before. Now he had more power over the people of Europe. He put together the state and religion. His first Saxon was very easy and resistance was attempted by individual clans could not match the Franks' army. In 776, several Saxon chieftain led by Witi kind organized an army of several clans. They attacked the Frankish fortresses in Saxony. The Frank army was defeated in Eresburg. Hearing the news in Italy Charles rode day and night to Sigiburg. He arrived weeks before anyone expected and ordered that the grain fields around the fortress be set on fire. The Saxons were convinced that Charles had mystical powers they surrendered. Marching across the Alps and Italy Charles made a cunning military tactic by divided his forces into two armles. Charles led the larger army and his uncle Bernhard led the smaller one. When the Lombard king intercepted Charles, he felt confident he trapped Charles. Charles even made it more believable by trying to negotiate a sale of the papal claims. When the Lombard try to close on Charles, Bernhard's army attacked from the rear. As the Lomards turned to fight Bernhard, Charles led his troops to Pavia, the Lombard capital. Realizing that the Lombard king retreated to Pavia. On Christmas day Pope Leo a requested that Charles wear the traditi
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