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Essay / Brief History of Charlemagne or Charles the Great
Born into royalty, Charlemagne always knew what it was like to live a luxurious life. His parents, devoted to God and religion, immediately introduced him to Christianity. His father, king of the Franks, granted him the title as soon as he came of age. Once Charlemagne's brother Carloman died and failed to fulfill his duties as king, Charlemagne took his place. This decision makes him not only the ruler of one kingdom, but of two. Throughout his life, he inspired others and converted many citizens to Christianity. Although he had his share of victorious battles, one during a crucial expedition caused pandemonium throughout the kingdom. Charlemagne is not an epic hero because he failed to answer the call he received and failed millions of people, including himself. When they came into the world, Charlemagne's parents, Betrada of Laon and Pepin the Short, already had a deep love for religion. . They had always been true, devoted Christians and sought God to guide them. Having their eldest son, they knew it was essential to introduce him to religion. This is why, from a young age, Charlemagne learned the importance of firmly believing in something. Charlemagne being the eldest of three sons gave him a sense of leadership and worth. Being the eldest gives him more responsibility and conscience, traits that will be needed in the future. According to Manuel Komroff, “King Pepin had given his sons the best education by placing them in the Palace School, where there were many educated instructors with special training” (Komroff 14). Komroff states: "As a result, Charlemagne could say and express whatever he wanted in the most fluid way possible, while he was in the middle of a paper... which he used to bring joy to his heart . He begins spending more time with his children and enjoying the same hobbies he grew to love with his friends. Activities such as fishing and hunting with close friends and family members took place during his days. He became more intact with his religion and focused on converting more people to Christianity and made sure that before he passed away, the only thing he was truly dedicated to lived. Now that his sons all have the title to the throne, he makes sure to train them more and more each day so that all three of them can become great rulers and rulers. Charlemagne's decisions and actions may not have always been wise, but they were enough to satisfy many citizens living in his kingdom. One thing no one will forget about him is that he not only makes decisions for his own benefit, but he also ensures that others benefit as well..