How did Charlemagne Build and Govern his Empire? Charlemagne was one of the most successful rulers of his time period. How did he build and govern his empire the way he did? He used a combination of his personal charisma and intelligence‚ the feudal system‚ the Church‚ and war in order to create the greatest Empire since the time of the Romans. His dislike of corruption‚ and his power in battle all contributed to his success as Emperor. Charlemagne himself was the key to his own success. He himself
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Einhard’s opinion of Charlemagne was extremely high‚ as he “had all of the characteristics that [Einhard] felt to make a good king” (Shah). A more general consensus suggests that many of the public also favored Charlemagne’s period as Frankish King (r. 768-814)‚ as his name translates to ‘Charles the Great’‚ and his actions are commonly seen to have heavily benefited western Europe’s development. A biography of Charlemagne’s life‚ written after Charlemagne’s death‚ was created by Einhard who was
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Sabrina Yu Due: February 7‚ 2012 Charlemagne Essay I believe that a good leader/Christian leader must have many positive qualities and characteristics about themselves to rule. The six characteristics I picked that a good leader should be are; perseverance and endurance‚ proactive‚ open-minded‚ merciful‚ faithful and loyal‚ and patient. I believe that an excellent leader should persevere to reach his or her goals in life and in helping their subjects‚ and that a great leader must endure
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Einhard was a courtier in Charlemagne ’s Frankish Kingdom. During Charlemagne ’s rule/life (768-824)‚ he dedicated a vast amount of time and energy into supporting the notions of classical learning. He went so far as to start a school comprised of many scholars within his palace. Their role was to educate the nobility‚ the priesthood and the people‚ as well as hold counsel with the king. This is where Einhard and Charlemagne first encountered each other. Einhard was a small but intelligent man
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Charlemagne was conceived around 742‚ the child of Bertrada of Laon and Pepin the Short‚ whom became the ruler of the Franks in 751. Charlemagne’s precise origin is obscure. He had a talent for languages and could speak Latin and understand Greek‚ among others. After Pepin’s demise in 768‚ the Frankish kingdom was partitioned between Charlemagne and his younger sibling Carloman. The siblings had a strained relationship; in any case‚ with Carloman’s passing in 771‚ Charlemagne turned into the sole
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influenced the remainder of the Middle Ages. Although there were various Carolingian rulers who aided these advances‚ Carolingian developments reached their peak during the reign of Charlemagne‚ a leader and reformer of the church who appreciated the importance of learning and education. Throughout his reign‚ he established
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HIST121 Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War Charlemagne: Roman Emperor‚ Father of Europe‚ or the Chief Bishop Larry Ray December 15‚ 2013 Charlemagne was one of the greatest European rulers of medieval times. He was both part warrior and part scholar. He was also know to many as Charles the Great or just Charles in his inner circle. He lived from 747 to 814. Charlemagne was a Frank. Franks’ were German tribes who controlled the area of northwestern
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The Carolingian Renaissance is known for the cultural transitions and great achievements that were obtained in the 8th century under the direction of Charlemagne. Charlemagne‚ who was also known as Carolus Magnus and Charles the Great‚ was one of the greatest leaders during the Middle Ages. He was a military man‚ king of the Franks‚ and was appointed as Roman emperor in 800 AD. Throughout Europe‚ he was seen as a great example of an emperor and Christian king. Not only did he revive the political
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Carolingian Renaissance Reform of the Frankish Church under Carolingians -By 741‚ the Frankish Church had held no councils for a long time‚ Pope Zacharias said that ‘priests hardly know was priesthood is’ and Boniface said that Frankish clergy had a reputation for adultery -It needed reform and Carloman I recognized this‚ asking Boniface to convene a synod ‘to correct and amend ecclesiastical discipline’ -742/3 Concilium Germanicum‚ 744 council at Leptinnes both summoned by Carloman and one summoned
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Einhard: The Life of Charlemagne | October 24 2012 | Anchorage Woman Part of Archaeological Discovery October 24‚ 2012 An exciting discovery is being celebrated half way around the world today. Ms. Arliene Rose of Anchorage‚ Alaska was working with a field crew on the restoration of the Palatine Chapel‚ in Germany when a great historical document was unearthed. The document was a narrative written by the Barbarian‚ Einhard; a fostered son as well as loving and loyal subject to King of
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