Charlemagne
•Charles the Great AKA “Charlemagne” became king of the Franks in 768 A.D.
•He tried to recreate the glory of the
Roman Empire.
•He conquered a vast empire and was proclaimed Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Leo III.
•He gave land to his nobles in exchange
for their
loyalty and military service.
•Fierce Military leader, valued education.
•Sons divided land and Holy Roman Empire after death
