Life Of Charlemagne

742-814

Who Was Charlemagne?

Charlemagne Merovingian was a prominent emperor of the Frankish Empire!

When was he crowned emperor?

Charlemagne was crowned emperor on Christmas Eve at mass. Pope Leo III was holding the mass.

The Pope crowned Charlemagne without notice.

He was then no longer king. Charlemagne was now the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.

What Was Charlemagne

Like?

What did he wear?

-Linen breeches

-Tunic

-Coat of otter skins

-Blue cloak

-Bedecked shoes

-Diadem of gold and gems

Charlemagne was a boundless man with a lofty stature. He

was known to be a very good ruler. Charlemagne loved to

bathe in hot springs and read. He was very interested in the

liberal arts and promoted teaching in many ways.

Accomplishments

Political

Expanded Kingdom

Issued Money

Rebuilt Infrastructure

Developed Trade Routes

Created Laws

Cleansed From Thieves

Rebuilt Old Cities

Educational

Lowercase Letters

Founded Schools

Studied: Religion, Latin, Music, Literature, and Arithmetic

Accomplisments (Continued)

Cultural

Spread Christian Religion

Art and Philosophy

Sculptures and Metal Work

Chapels and Churches

Made Saxons Accept Christianity

How did Charlemagne die?

Charlemagne died of sickness at age 72.He had a high fever for seven days and

eventually passed on.

Was Charlemagne a Good Emperor?

Yes! He had many accomplishments and victories in his life.