Charlemagne
"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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The Austria-based restaurant was first noted by the scholar and monk Albuin, who was a devout follower of Charlemagne.
For instance, he points out, Charlemagne treated Saxony like his own personal punching bag.
How the Vikings Saved Europe and Got a Terrible Reputation | William O’Connor | September 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn just one day in 782, “Charlemagne ordered no fewer than 4,500 Saxons decapitated” because they were oath-breakers.
How the Vikings Saved Europe and Got a Terrible Reputation | William O’Connor | September 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe distinguished himself by his valor against the Saracens, under Charlemagne.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellHe corresponded on flattering terms with Charlemagne, and fixed a seal to his charters.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel Munsell
Charlemagne and his companions quaffed all these wines in honour of the King and his daughter, the Princess Helen.
The Merrie Tales Of Jacques Tournebroche | Anatole FranceCharlemagne lay in this, and the Counts stretched themselves round about him on the others.
The Merrie Tales Of Jacques Tournebroche | Anatole FranceOld knights were praying Charlemagne's prayer at Roncesvalles—that the day might lengthen while they hunted the Moslem.
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British Dictionary definitions for Charlemagne
/ (ˈʃɑːləˌmeɪn) /
?742–814 ad, king of the Franks (768–814) and, as Charles I, Holy Roman Emperor (800–814). He conquered the Lombards (774), the Saxons (772–804), and the Avars (791–799). He instituted many judicial and ecclesiastical reforms, and promoted commerce and agriculture throughout his empire, which extended from the Ebro to the Elbe. Under Alcuin his court at Aachen became the centre of a revival of learning
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Cultural definitions for 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.
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