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Charlemagne

Charlemagne. born on 2 April 742 AD one of Europe's most successful monarchs over 6 feet tall blonde hair he could read Latin and Greek, but not write dogs as his constant companions he never walked but strode knew everyone by name.

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Charlemagne

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  1. Charlemagne • born on 2 April 742 AD • one of Europe's most successful monarchs • over 6 feet tall • blonde hair • he could read Latin and Greek, but not write • dogs as his constant companions • he never walked but strode • knew everyone by name

  2. 768: he and his brother Carloman inherit the kingdom of the Franks • 771: Carloman dies, and Charlemagne becomes King of the Franks in 768 AD ruler. • In the meantime… • …the Franks were neglecting their education and religion… • …the Saxons of northern Europe were still pagans… • …in the south, the Roman Catholicchurch was trying to re-establish its power… Europe was in turmoil!

  3. Some of Charlemagne efforts: • government should be for the benefit of the governed • tried to improve his people's lives • set up money standards to encourage commerce • urged better farming methods • worked to spread education and Christianity • And much more! A coin of Charlemagne with the inscription KAROLVS IMP AVG ("Carolus Imperator Augustus")

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