PEOPLE

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Alfred the Great

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King of Wessex from 871 to 899 and a notable Anglo-Saxon ruler known for his military successes against the Vikings and his efforts to promote education and law.

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Barbarian

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Originally used by ancient Greeks and Romans to refer to people who did not speak Greek or Latin, later came to refer to non-Roman or non-Greek people considered uncivilized.

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Bede

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An English monk, theologian, and historian known for his work “Ecclesiastical History of the English People,” which provides valuable insights into early English history.

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Charlemagne

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Also known as Charles the Great, he was the King of the Franks and Lombards and was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE.

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Caliph

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A title used by Islamic leaders who are considered successors to the Prophet Muhammad, ruling over the Islamic Caliphate.

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Capetian Dynasty

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A Frankish dynasty that ruled over France from the 10th to the 14th century, starting with Hugh Capet as the first king.

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Carolingian Dynasty

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A Frankish dynasty that ruled over the Carolingian Empire, encompassing much of Western Europe, during the 8th and 9th centuries. Charlemagne was a prominent ruler from this dynasty.

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Clovis I

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The first king of the Franks to unite all Frankish tribes under one ruler and convert to Christianity.

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Einhard

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A Frankish scholar and biographer who wrote a biography of Charlemagne known as “Vita Karoli Magni” (Life of Charlemagne).

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Emperor Augustus

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The first Roman emperor, ruling from 27 BCE until his death in 14 CE, and considered the founder of the Roman Empire.

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Emperor Constantine

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The Roman emperor who ruled from 306 to 337 CE, credited with legalizing Christianity and moving the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople.

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Emperor Diocletian

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A Roman emperor who ruled from 284 to 305 CE, known for his extensive reforms and the persecution of Christians.

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Emperor Justinian

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A Byzantine emperor who ruled from 527 to 565 CE 6 CEN and is known for his codification of Roman laws in the Corpus Juris Civilis.

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Empress Theodora

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The wife of Emperor Justinian I, who exercised significant influence and played a crucial role in Byzantine politics and social policies.

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Empress Theophanu

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A Byzantine princess who became the Holy Roman Empress through her marriage to Emperor Otto II in the 10th century.

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Franks

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A Germanic tribal confederation that played a significant role in the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the subsequent formation of medieval Europe.

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Gregory of Tours

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A 6th-century Frankish bishop and historian known for his work “Historia Francorum” (History of the Franks), which provides valuable insights into Merovingian history.

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Goths

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An East Germanic people who played a significant role in the fall of the Western Roman Empire and established their own kingdoms in various parts of Europe.

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Henry the Fowler

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The first king of the Eastern Frankish Kingdom and the founder of the Ottonian Dynasty, ruling from 919 to 936 CE.

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Hugh Capet

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The first king of the Capetian Dynasty, reigning over the West Francia from 987 to 996 CE.

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Jesus of Nazareth

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The central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Messiah and Son of God.

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Leif Eriksson

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A Norse explorer and believed to be one of the first Europeans to set foot in North America, specifically Vinland (part of present-day Canada).

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Lombards

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A Germanic people who ruled over the Lombard Kingdom in Italy from 568 to 774 CE.

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Louis the Pious

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The third son of Charlemagne and his successor as the King of the Franks and co-emperor of the Carolingian Empire.

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Magyars

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A people of Central Asia who migrated to and settled in the Carpathian Basin, forming the basis of the Hungarian Kingdom.

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Merovingian Dynasty

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A Frankish dynasty that ruled over the Frankish Kingdoms from the 5th to the 8th century, named after its founder, Merovech.

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Ottonian Dynasty

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A dynasty of Germanic kings who ruled over the Holy Roman Empire from 919 to 1024 CE, named after its first ruler, Otto I.

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Pepin the Short

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The first king of the Franks from the Carolingian Dynasty, reigning from 751 to 768 CE.

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Pope Gregory the Great

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The pope who served from 590 to 604 CE, known for his efforts in promoting Christianity, expanding papal authority, and initiating reforms.

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Procopius

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A Byzantine historian who wrote “The Wars of Justinian” and “The Secret History,” providing valuable insights into the reign of Emperor Justinian.

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The Prophet Muhammad

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The central figure of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the final prophet sent by God.

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Queen Clothild (Clotilde)

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The queen consort of the Franks and wife of Clovis I, known for her influential role in the conversion of Clovis and the Franks to Christianity. 5th -6th cen

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Rule of Saint Benedict

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A set of guidelines and principles written by Saint Benedict of Nursia for monastic life, forming the basis for many Western monastic orders.

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St Anthony of Egypt

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A Christian monk who is considered one of the founding fathers of Christian monasticism, known for his ascetic life in the Egyptian desert.

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St Augustine of Canterbury

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A Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury and played a significant role in the Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England.

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St Benedict of Nursia

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An Italian monk who founded the Benedictine Order and authored the Rule of Saint Benedict, promoting a life of prayer, work, and community.

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St Pachomius the Great

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An Egyptian monk who is regarded as the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism, organizing monastic communities with a communal way of life.

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St Paul / Paul of Tarsus

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A prominent figure in early Christianity, known as the Apostle Paul. He played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ and establishing Christian communities in various regions.

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Vikings

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Norse seafarers and traders from the late 8th to the 11th century. They originated from the Scandinavian countries and conducted raids, exploration, and trade throughout Europe, Asia, and the North Atlantic region.