Charlemagne

Towering Ruler

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The Frankish King Charlemagne (747ish AD – 814), was believed to be about 6’ 4 inches tall. His father was known as Pepin the Short.… Read More

Well Preserved

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Charlemagne died in 814 AD and was entombed sitting on his throne. Two hundred years later the Pope demanded his crown back. When the vault was opened the body was discovered nearly intact. (It remained so for 200 more years,… Read More

Meet the Family

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Charlemagne’s successors were named Louis the Pious, Charles the Bald, Louis the Stammerer, Charles the Fat, and Charles the Simple.… Read More