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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. Clovis I

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   Clovis I died in 511 CE and was buried in Paris. His kingdom was divided among his four sons: Theuderic I, Chlodomer, Childebert I, and Clotaire I. This division immediately triggered renewed internecine warfare, a hallmark of subsequent Merovingian history, despite the initial political unity he had forged.
   The enduring historical significance of Clovis lies in his successful integration of Roman, Catholic, and Frankish elements. He established the geographic boundaries and the religious foundation upon which the subsequent Frankish Kingdom would operate, laying…