Charlemagne Flashcards
Who was the father of Charlemagne?
Pepin the Short
Who wrote the majority of what we know about Charlemagne?
Einhard
Why should the account of Charlemagne by Einhard read with some degree of suspicion?
Einhard was a member of Charlemagne’s close inner circle
What did Pope Leo III crown Charlemagne on Christmas, 800?
Holy Roman Emperor
What did Charlemagne significantly do for Pope Leo III?
He forced his reinstate,net as Pope following accusations of adultery
How did giving grants of land to his close supporters benefit Charlemagne?
To encourage their loyalty and support, and support themselves to assist Charlemagne in battle
How many years did Charlemagne’s rule last for?
47 years
What year did Charlemagne die?
814
Who did Charlemagne crown as his successor prior to his death?
His son Louis the Pious
What year was Charlemagne born?
742
What were the military campaigns of Charlemagne in order of earliest to latest?
Campaigns against the Saxons, defeats the Lombards, defeats the Bavarian kingdoms, campaigns against the Muslim Moors, Defeats the Avars, Defeats the Saxons, Draws up peace treaty with the Danes
