The Frankish king Charlemagne, also known as Carolus Magnus and Charles I, is called the “father of Europe” for good reasons [PDF]. He had about 20 children who went on to establish Europe’s ...
The tall king died on January 28, 814, in Aachen. Charlemagne, or “Charles (Karl) the Great,” was not called “The Great” because of his tall stature. Charlemagne earned the title “the Great” not ...