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1. 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…