Carolingian Empire
RegionFrance/Germany
Period800-888
Peak Size1.2 million km2
Founded ByCharlemagne
About Carolingian Empire
Charlemagne was crowned Roman Emperor by the Pope on Christmas Day 800. Promoted education and preserved classical texts. His capital at Aachen became a center of learning. The Carolingian Renaissance revived culture after the Dark Ages. His empire was divided among his grandsons into France, Germany, and Lotharingia.
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