Merovingian & Carolingian Dynasties PDF
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This document provides an overview of the Merovingian and Carolingian dynasties in Europe. It highlights key figures such as Clovis, Charles Martel, Pepin the Short, Charlemagne, and Louis the Pious, and discusses their roles in shaping the political landscape of the time.
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Merovingian Dynasty (480-751) Clovis-Clovis I, the first king of the Franks, united the Franks under one ruler, which laid the foundation for the French nation Charles Martel-Charles Martel is known for reuniting the Frankish kingdom and defeating the Muslim Umayyad Caliphate at the Battle of Tour...
Merovingian Dynasty (480-751) Clovis-Clovis I, the first king of the Franks, united the Franks under one ruler, which laid the foundation for the French nation Charles Martel-Charles Martel is known for reuniting the Frankish kingdom and defeating the Muslim Umayyad Caliphate at the Battle of Tours in 732 Carolingian Dynasty (751-987) Pepin the Short-was the first king of the Carolingian dynasty and father of Charlemagne Charlemagne-was a medieval emperor who united much of Western Europe and helped restore the Roman Empire Louis the Pious-was the second Holy Roman Emperor and ruled the Carolingian Empire from 814 to 840 Capetian Dynasty (987-1328) Hugh Capet-established the Capetian dynasty, which ruled France for hundreds of years: Philip II "Augustus"-significantly expanded the French territory by conquering lands from England, particularly Normandy, solidifying France as a major European power through military campaigns and political reforms during his reign
