How Did Charlemagne Influence Medieval Europe

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Known as the father of Europe, Charlemagne was a medieval emperor who ruled as King of the Franks and was the ruler of the Holy Roman emperor. Throughout his reign he committed many remarkable acts, earning his place has one of the most influential leaders of medieval europe. Under Charlemagne's rule Europe received a kind of stabilization it had not seen since before the fall of the Roman Empire, through his efforts in stabilizing Europe with his successful conquests and his unification of his empire and reforms under Christianity Charlemagne is the greatest person in history.
The fall of the Roman Empire in the late 5th-century plunged Western Europe into the Dark ages, leadership was fragmented and there was no central …show more content…

Another remarkable act that speaks to Charlemagne's catholic leadership is his famous twelve peers or paladins who were the foremost warriors of Charlemagne’s court. Furthermore, Charlamagne played an important role in the Catholic organization the Knight’s temple, which was a religious military order, according to gnostic warrior.com. Under Charmalgme’s leadership reforms were also performed, such as limiting the power of nobles. This was a strategic move which increased his in power and the loyalty of his people towards him. Charlemagne also changed Europe from a gold standard to silver standard which allowed trade to prosper. This brought more wealth to his empire and increased his popularity. Additionally, Charlemagne encouraged the increase of latin, in order to allow people to communicate easier. Charlemagne also ordered the creation of monasteries and schools.
The Father of Europe Charlemagne was an influential leader of the medieval ages. Under his reign Europe saw a kind stability it had not seen since before the fall of the Roman Empire. Charlemagne provided stability to Europe through his conquests of the Germanic tribes and united Europe under Catholicism and

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