Charlemagne was the king of the Franks (768–814), king of the Lombards (774–814), and first emperor (800–814) of the Romans.
He made Latin the standard written and spoken language in his huge empire of several languages and dialects. Also, Charlemagne played a key role in preserving much of the literary heritage of ancient Rome. After Charlemagne’s death, his sole heir, Louis I, the Pious, ruled until his death.
He had a positive impact which is shown on more than one occasion, such as when he launched a 30-year military campaign to accomplish this objective. By 800 Charlemagne was the undisputed ruler of Western Europe. Also, on Christmas Day in 800, while Charlemagne knelt in prayer in Saint Peter’s in Rome, Pope Leo III placed a golden crown on the bowed head of the king. Last, Charlemagne learned to read Latin and some Greek.
He made Latin the standard written and spoken language in his huge empire of several languages and dialects. Also, Charlemagne played a key role in preserving much of the literary heritage of ancient Rome. After Charlemagne’s death, his sole heir, Louis I, the Pious, ruled until his death.
He had a positive impact which is shown on more than one occasion, such as when he launched a 30-year military campaign to accomplish this objective. By 800 Charlemagne was the undisputed ruler of Western Europe. Also, on Christmas Day in 800, while Charlemagne knelt in prayer in Saint Peter’s in Rome, Pope Leo III placed a golden crown on the bowed head of the king. Last, Charlemagne learned to read Latin and some Greek.
A castle brought protection in many ways, including the moat, towers, and the material it was built out of(stone).
The European Middle Ages lasted from the 5th to 15th century.
The European Middle Ages lasted from the 5th to 15th century.
The vikings were skilled traders and explorers who opened up new trade routes and discovered new lands.