Charlemagne: an introduction

Charlemagne - History for kids

#World #History: Jan. 22, 800, #Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III in #StPetersBasilica, in #Rome, #Italy. His coronation linked political power with the Christian Church and laid a foundation for the #HolyRomanEmpire. The Holy Roman Empire stretched across much of Western and Central #Europe, such as #France, #Germany, the Low Countries, #Switzerland, #Austria, and northern Italy. Charlemagne defended and expanded his empire by defeating the Saxons, Lombards, and Avar