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| − | Charlemagne was the third leader of the Carolingian | + | Charlemagne was the third leader of the [[Carolingian Dynasty]] and ruled the [[Franks]] from AD 751 to 987. He was a Christian and did much to expand both his kingdom and Christianity. He promoted education, starting palace schools, and attempted to reestablish the Roman Empire, though without success. His fault lay in the way he persecuted non-Christians. His most important contribution was definitely the way he spread Christianity. |
Revision as of 23:32, January 16, 2007
Charlemagne was the third leader of the Carolingian Dynasty and ruled the Franks from AD 751 to 987. He was a Christian and did much to expand both his kingdom and Christianity. He promoted education, starting palace schools, and attempted to reestablish the Roman Empire, though without success. His fault lay in the way he persecuted non-Christians. His most important contribution was definitely the way he spread Christianity.