A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great (742 - 814), is considered the most remarkable of all medieval rulers in European history.
His kingdom stretched across territories that today include France, Germany, the Benelux, parts of Italy, and Switzerland; his contemporaries called him the 'Father of Europe.'
In the Cathedral of Moulins, France, at the end of the 15th century. Photo: Vassil/wikipedia
For some, he was a national hero. For others, he was a near-legendary figure, and after his death, in a way, he was still alive. His life was remembered, and his achievements inspired the Crusades and later European leaders, including Louis XIV, Napoleon I, and Hitler. Even today, some people claim Charlemagne as the founder of European unity.
Charlemagne proved to be a talented diplomat and able administrator of the vast European kingdom he controlled. He was a true enemy of pagan worshippers.
Charlemagne was an enthusiastic promoter of literacy, respected education, and loved books. An excellent scholar in many other subjects, including language and mathematics, unfortunately, he never learned to write.
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