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Carolingian Empire
The Carolingian Empire was the Frankish realm of Charlemagne, crowned emperor by Pope Leo III in 800, and his successors. It covered much of western and central Europe and saw a revival of learning known as the Carolingian Renaissance. The Treaty of Verdun divided it in 843, and it was last united under Charles the Fat until 888.
Key facts
| Dates | 800 CE – 888 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capital | Aachen |
| Founder | Charlemagne |
| Religion(s) | Chalcedonian Christianity |
Note on dates: Overlaps the "Francia" entry, which covers the Frankish kingdoms from 481.
Before & after
Preceded by
Frankish Empire (Francia) Avar Khaganate Kingdom of the Lombards
Followed by
Holy Roman Empire Kingdom of France Kingdom of Brittany County of Barcelona Duchy of Normandy
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.