jan 1, 768 - Charlemagne Becomes King of the Franks
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Charlemagne was King of the
Franks, a great leader,
warrior, and lawmaker. He
continued to spread
Christianity and created new
laws to help keep order.
In 800, Pope Leo III crowned
Charlemagne the “Holy Roman
Emperor” after he helped him
try to drive barbarian
invaders out of Italy.
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