Charlemagne, first Holy Roman Emperor
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Charlemagne, first Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemagne (742-814), King of the Franks and first Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne was born at Liege, son of Pippin the Short and Bertrada of Laon. He succeeded his father in 768, ruling jointly with his brother Carloman I until the latters death in 771. Intent on expanding his empire he had a disasterous incursion into Spain, culminating in the Battle of Roncesvalles. However he was more successful against the Saxons, forcing them to adopt Christianity. Charlemagne. When Pope Leo III escape Rome and fled, Charlemagne brokered a deal that saw Leo III restored, and Charlemagne being dubbed Holy Roman Emperor. He is seen as the founder of the French and German monarchies but also as the father of Europe, as his empire untied most of the continent. This woodcut is from Giovios Elogia vivorum bellica virtute illustrium, published at Basle in 1596
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This woodcut print captures the essence of Charlemagne, the legendary figure who shaped European history in the 8th and 9th centuries. Charlemagne, born to Pippin the Short and Bertrada of Laon, became King of the Franks in 768 after ruling jointly with his brother Carloman I. His ambition knew no bounds as he embarked on a mission to expand his empire. Though faced with setbacks like a disastrous incursion into Spain, culminating in the Battle of Roncesvalles, Charlemagne proved himself victorious against the Saxons by compelling them to adopt Christianity. His influence extended beyond military conquests; when Pope Leo III fled Rome, it was Charlemagne who brokered a deal that restored Leo III's position and earned him the title of Holy Roman Emperor. Regarded as both the founder of French and German monarchies and hailed as "the father of Europe". Charlemagne's empire united most of the continent during an era known as Carolingian Renaissance. This monochrome woodcut from Giovios Elogia vivorum bellica virtute illustrium showcases his regal stature and commanding presence. As we gaze upon this historic image, we are reminded not only of Charlemagne's military prowess but also his enduring legacy that continues to shape our understanding of medieval Europe.
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