Charlemagne is thought to have been born around April 1, 742 at a disputed location. He was a German man and had amiable qualities such as strength of body, courage of spirit, pride of race. He was the oldest son of Pippin the Short and his wife, Bertrada of Laon. Charlemagne had two younger siblings, Carloman and Gisela. When Pippin died in September 24, 768, the kingdom of the Franks was divided between Charlemagne and Carloman. They did not …showed first 75 words of 294 total…

…showed last 75 words of 294 total…the first empire in the West since Rome itself. His organization of his empire was fantastic; he made monetary, political, writing, and education reforms to help his empire advance efficiantly. He is regarded as the founding father of France and Germany and is sometimes reffered to as the Father of Europe. He had five wives and by them he had several children. He continued to expand and strengthen his empire until his death in January 28, 814.