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Charlemagne. By : Mitchell. Life And Death. Charlemagne was born in 742 A.D. Charlemagne died in 811 A.D. Birth Place. Born in an unknown town. Parents. Charlemagne’s parents were Pepin the Short and Berta. Siblings. Charlemagne had only one brother, Carloman, who was king like Charles. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Life And Death• Charlemagne was born in 742

A.D.• Charlemagne died in 811 A.D.

Birth Place• Born in an unknown town.

Parents• Charlemagne’s parents were

Pepin the Short and Berta.

Siblings• Charlemagne had only one brother,

Carloman, who was king like Charles.

Crowned King• On Sunday October

8th, 768 A.D. he was crowned king along with his brother Carloman. They split the Frankish Kingdom that used to be their father’s.

First Conflict• 769 A.D.

Charlemagne won his first conflict alone. It was against the Aquitanians, one of his father’s rivals.

Ruler of All Franks• 771 A.D. Charles’

brother Carloman died, so Charles became the ruler of all the Franks.

Conqueror• 774 A.D. Charles

conquered Lombardy his father’s other rival and the Pope’s major threat. He now controlled most of inland Europe.

New Capital• 794 A.D. Aachen

became the Frank’s capital. It is located in present day Germany. It was also the first German City to fall in World War II.

Roman Empire• 800 A.D. Charles

became the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. He now controlled from The Spanish border to Czechoslovakia.

Wives• Charles’ last of 5

wives died. This was a very devastating loss to him. He had one son that was the heir to the throne.

Death• 811 A.D. Charles

died due to age. His son Louis took the throne. Charlemagne’s legacy lived on.

Charlemagne’s Traits• He was ruthless, deadly, courageous,

tactical, smart, powerful, helpful, religious, and brave.

Thank Ye!!Director……….. Mitchell MagillProducer………. Mitchell MagillI hope you enjoyed the presentation. If

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