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1. Carolingian Dynasty

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   The Carolingian Dynasty was a powerful aristocratic family of Frankish origin that ruled large parts of Western and Central Europe during the Early Middle Ages (c. 751–987 CE). Ascending from their initial position as powerful majordomos of the Frankish Kingdom, the family eventually deposed the ruling Merovingian Dynasty and established the Carolingian Empire. The era is noted for its administrative innovations, standardization of religious…

2. Charlemagne

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   Charlemagne (c. 742 – January 28, 814), also known as Charles the Great, was the King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and the first Holy Roman Emperor from 800. His reign marked a pivotal moment in European history, often characterized as the nexus between late antiquity and the High Middle Ages. He dramatically expanded the Frankish Kingdom, laying the groundwork for what would become the Carolingian Empire and initiating a perio…

3. French Language

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   History and Phonology
   The transition from Vulgar Latin to Old French involved significant phonetic erosion, particularly the loss of final unstressed syllables, which contributed to the language's rapid tempo. The language solidified into recognizable forms during the Carolingian Renaissance.
   The Case of the Silent Letters