Charlemagne

King of the Franks crowned first Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD, uniting much of Western Europe.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day, 800 AD.
• His court at Aachen sparked the Carolingian Renaissance of learning and script.
• His empire was divided among his grandsons by the Treaty of Verdun in 843.

Specifications & Metrics

• ERA: 748 – 814