Prince Charles, known as Charlemagne or Charles the Great, was an aggressive ninth-century French ruler determined to increase his territory.
Prince Charles, known as Charlemagne or Charles the Great, was an aggressive ninth-century French ruler determined to increase his territory.
After conquering Europe, Charlemagne orders a common-language translation of the Bible and converts Saxon leader Widukind to Christianity.
For defending Rome against the Byzantines, Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.