Carly Taylor World History- Final Draft Mr. Cole 7 December 2015 The Life and Legacy of Charlemagne An influential person has a great impact on someone or something through their actions and legacy. Charlemagne was a Frankish king who encouraged arts, culture, and education, and greatly influenced the development of the Western culture. If he had not lived the Frankish people would not be as sophisticated as they are today (Charlemagne). Charlemagne was born around 742, the son of Bertrada of Laon, and Pepin the Short, who became king of the Franks in 751. Charlemagne’s exact birthplace is unknown. Historians have suggested Liege in present-day Belgium and modern-day Germany as possible locations. When Pepin died in October of 768, Charlemagne
“He was born soon after 770 and was given his father’s name. The family sent him as a boy to the great monastery of Fulda, where he was educated, and made a grant to the abbey of land which they held in the Maingau. In the 790’s he was sent by the abbot to Charlemagne’s court, where he became the pupil of Yorkshireman Alcuin who had gone to teach there, and succeeded him as teacher at the palace school.”
“…and [I] shall first give an account of his deeds at home and abroad, then of his character and pursuits, and lastly of his administration and death, omitting nothing worth knowing or necessary to know.”
The most famous work about Charlemagne is a book entitled The Two Lives of Charlemagne which consists of two separate biographies published into one book and tells the story of Charlemagne's life as two different people experienced it. Apart from this, there are many other places you can turn to learn more about the life of the king of the Franks, including letters, capitularies, inventories, annals, and more. However, each of these sources seem to paint a different picture of Charlemagne. In one, he seems to be a very average guy; in another, a mythical being, almost god-like; and a strong and firm political leader in yet another. It is because of this of this that we will never really know exactly who Charlemagne was or what he was like, but we do have an idea of what he did and how he lived thanks to those who decided to preserve it.
The two lives of Charlemagne as told by Einhard and Notker are two medieval sources about the accounts of the life Charlemagne. Modern sources by Matthew Innes and Rosamond Mckitterick discuss how history was recorded during the medieval period and how it was suppose to be viewed in the early ages. Observing each of these sources helps get an understanding of how the writing of history is important in recorded history and how it affected how the history of Charlemagne was recorded.
People all over the world are influential. These people in the world are inspiring to others to follow their dreams, stand up for what they believe in, and overcome obstacles in their life. An individual that shows these traits would be a young girl to help raise money for the survivors of hurricane Katrina, Talia Leman. Talia Leman is influential because of her accomplishments, her great character, and her heroic acts.
There were many people in history that were very influential. These people impacted the world in a positive manner because of their legacy, accomplishments, and their admirability. An individual person is Sir Francis Drake. Sir Francis Drake is influential because he was the first to sail on the Pacific Ocean, he has multiple places named after him because of his admirability , and he was awarded knighthood by Queen Elizabeth the first.
Was it ethical for Charlemagne to force the barbarians to become Christians by killing pagan people who refuse to convert? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary ethical is following something that is morally right or good. I believe Charlemagne’s actions were ethical because the Middle Ages was a time of violence, hatred, and darkness.
Einhard--- having received a solid education in biblical studies and Latin classics, at monastery whose founder was closely tied to the Carolingians--- came to serve under Charlemagne--- Charles the Great, in English--- when the writer was quite young. Growing up in his servitude, Einhard gained a strong admiration for the king, practicing a kind of hero-worship. Charlemagne was more than a king; he was a king of kings, strong, dependable, wise and worthy. In Einhard’s eyes, he could do no wrong. His chronicles of the ruler’s life, Life of Charlemagne was done in the style of The Lives of the Caesars, the first Roman emperors. According to Einhard, Charlemagne successfully led his kingdom with a contradictory combination of brute force, and
The Roman Empire was overthrown in 476 C.E. by uncivil, barbaric Germanic tribes who were allied for the sole purpose of burning and sacking the Roman Empire. There was a strong need for a leader who would unite Germanic people and put and bring civility to them as well. The Holy Roman Empire was founded on a set of Roman values which included Catholicism as well as an imperial state of mind. The first emperor was the Frankish King Charlemagne who was coronated at St. Peter’s Basilica in the year 800 . Charlemagne’s imperial attitude and love of god gave him the power to set an incredible foundation for the entirety of medieval to modern-day Europe. The influence of Charlemagne and his Holy Roman Empire can be seen in many aspects of European
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Therefore, leaders must have enough influence to properly perform its functions. Influence is one of the necessary soft power of leader, it is several factors ,such as remarkable vision, conviction, indomitable will. It can be cultivated, and is a compulsory basic course.
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Charlemagne's grandfather was Charles Martel, the warrior who crushed the Saracens. Charlemagne was the elder son of Bertrade and Pepin the Short, first "mayor of the palace" to become king of the Franks. Although schools had almost disappeared in the 8th century, historians believe that Bertrade gave young Charles some education and that he learned to read. His devotion to the church became the driving force of his remarkable life. Charlemagne was tall, powerful, and tireless.