Charlemagne
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Charlemagne
Summary
Charlemagne is a human[1]. He was born in Francia[2]. He was born on April 2, 748[3]. He passed away in Aachen[4]. He worked as a monarch[5] and sovereign[6]. He ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,105 views/month, #1,293 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Charlemagne was born in Francia[2].
- Born in Liège[8], Charlemagne…
- Charlemagne's place of birth was Aachen[9].
- Charlemagne passed away in Aachen[4].
- Charlemagne was born on April 2, 748[3].
- Burial took place at Palatine Chapel in Aachen[10].
- Charlemagne's father was Pepin the Short[11].
- Charlemagne's mother was Bertrada of Laon[12].
- Among Charlemagne's spouses was Desiderata of the Lombards[13].
- Among Charlemagne's spouses was Hildegard of Vinzgouw[14].
- Among Charlemagne's spouses was Fastrada[15].
- Charlemagne was married to Luitgard[16].
- Charlemagne was married to Himiltrude[17].
- Charlemagne was married to Liutperga[18].
- A child of Charlemagne was Pepin the Hunchback[19].
- A child of Charlemagne was Charles the Younger[20].
- A child of Charlemagne was Rotrude[21].
- A child of Charlemagne was Bertha[22].
- A child of Charlemagne was Pepin of Italy[23].
- A child of Charlemagne was Louis the Pious[24].
- Charlemagne held citizenship in Francia[25].
- Charlemagne is identified as part of the Franks ethnic group[26].
- Charlemagne worked as a monarch[5].
- Charlemagne's professions included sovereign[6].
- Charlemagne held the position of duke of Bavaria[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Francia[2], a barbarian kingdom[28], in Francia[29], founded in 0481[30]; Liège[8], a city[31], in Belgium[32], founded in 0800[33]; and Aachen[9], a big city[34], in Germany[35]. Charlemagne was born on April 2, 748[3]. His father was Pepin the Short[11]. His mother was Bertrada of Laon[12]. He is identified as part of the Franks ethnic group[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include monarch[5] and sovereign[6]. Positions held include duke of Bavaria[27], a hereditary title[36], in Duchy of Bavaria[37]; king of Franks[38], a noble title[39]; King of Lombards[40], a hereditary title[41], in Kingdom of the Lombards[42]; and Holy Roman Emperor[43], a historical position[44], in Holy Roman Empire[45], founded in 0962[46].
Personal Life
Spouses include Desiderata of the Lombards[13], a consort[47], 0754–0776[48], of Kingdom of the Lombards[49]; Hildegard of Vinzgouw[14], a consort[50], 0758–0783[51]; Fastrada[15], a consort[52], 0765–0794[53]; Luitgard[16], a queen[54], 0776–0800[55]; Himiltrude[17], an aristocrat[56], 0800–0800[57]; and Liutperga[18], an aristocrat[58], 0750–0790[59]. Children include Pepin the Hunchback[19], 0770–0811[60]; Charles the Younger[20], a monarch[61], 0772–0811[62]; Rotrude[21], 0775–0810[63]; Bertha[22]; Pepin of Italy[23], a monarch[64], 0777–0810[65], of Carolingian Empire[66]; and Louis the Pious[24]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[67] and Christianity[68].
Death and Burial
Charlemagne died in Aachen[4]. The cause of death was disease[69]. He is buried at Palatine Chapel in Aachen[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Charlemagne include Carolingian Empire[70], a historical country[71], in Carolingian Empire[72], founded in 0800[73]; 33rd Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS Charlemagne[74], a military division[75], in Nazi Germany[76], founded in 1944[77]; Carolingian minuscule[78], a handwriting style[79], founded in 0750[80]; Matter of France[81], a literary cycle[82]; Carolingian monetary system[83], a monetary system[84], founded in 0794[85]; Crown of him[86], a crown[87], founded in 0900[88]; Charlemagne Prize[89]; and Bust of him[90].
Why It Matters
Charlemagne ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,105 views/month, #1,293 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[91] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]
Works attributed to him include Capitulare de villis[93], a capitulary[94] and De litteris colendis[95], a letter[96]. Entities named for him include Carolingian Empire[70], a historical country[71], in Carolingian Empire[72], founded in 0800[73]; 33rd Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS Charlemagne[74], a military division[75], in Nazi Germany[76], founded in 1944[77]; Carolingian minuscule[78], a handwriting style[79], founded in 0750[80]; Matter of France[81], a literary cycle[82]; Carolingian monetary system[83], a monetary system[84], founded in 0794[85]; and Crown of him[86], a crown[87], founded in 0900[88].
FAQs
Where was Charlemagne born?
Charlemagne's place of birth was Francia[2].
Where did Charlemagne die?
Charlemagne died in Aachen[4].
Who were Charlemagne's parents?
Charlemagne's father was Pepin the Short[11]. Charlemagne's mother was Bertrada of Laon[12].
Who was Charlemagne married to?
Charlemagne's spouses include Desiderata of the Lombards[13], Hildegard of Vinzgouw[14], Fastrada[15], and Luitgard[16].