Saxon Wars
campaigns and insurrections (772–804) between the Carolingian Empire and Saxons in what is now northwestern Germany; resulted in the incorporation of Saxony into the Frankish realm and their forcible conversion from Germanic paganism to Catholicism
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Saxon Wars
Summary
Saxon Wars is a war[1]. It draws 1,268 Wikipedia views per month (war category, ranking #203 of 968).[2]
Key Facts
- Saxon Wars is in the country of Francia[3].
- Saxon Wars's instance of is recorded as war[4].
- Saxons is named after Saxon Wars[5].
- The location of Saxon Wars was Germania[6].
- Saxon Wars's Commons category is recorded as Saxon Wars[7].
- Saxon Wars began on 772[8].
- Saxon Wars ended on 804[9].
- Saxon Wars's described by source is recorded as Vita Karoli Magni[10].
- Saxon Wars's described by source is recorded as Royal Frankish Annals[11].
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When and Where
Saxon Wars began on 772[8]. It ended on 804[9]. It took place at Germania[6]. It is in the country of Francia[3].
Context
Saxon Wars's instance of is recorded as war[4].
Why It Matters
Saxon Wars draws 1,268 Wikipedia views per month (war category, ranking #203 of 968).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12] It is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]