Charlemagne
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ləˌmeɪn; noun
("Charles the Great") a.d. 742–814, king of the Franks 768–814; as Charles I, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 800–814.
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Word Origin & History
Charlemagne
king of the Franks (742814), lit. "Carl the Great," from Fr. form of M.L. Carolus Magnus.
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Cultural Dictionary
Charlemagne [(shahr-luh-mayn)]The first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire; his name means “Charles the Great.” Charlemagne was king of France in the late eighth and early ninth centuries and was crowned emperor in 800. He is especially remembered for his encouragement of education.
Note: Throughout the Middle Ages, Charlemagne was considered a model for Christian rulers.
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What is known is that he maintained contact with the court of charlemagne.
At present, it is impossible to be certain of the date of the birth of charlemagne.
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