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Events 800s – Charlamagne’s Frankish Empire is formed

Charlamagne’s Frankish Empire is formed  Events Charlemagne, king of the Franks, is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III as Charles I, with the title “Emperor of the Romans”. The coronation takes place during Mass at the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, on Christmas Day. The Frankish Empire is formed in Western Europe, which is not recognized by Empress Irene at Constantinople. This triggers a series of disputes with the Byzantines around who is officially ruling the former Western Roman Empire The first settlers of the Hawaiian Islands arrive The first known mention of Magdeburg (Saxony-Anhalt), founded by Charlemagne, is made Vikings massacre Columba‘s monks, and all the inhabitants on the island of Iona (Scotland). Other monks flee to safety in the monastery of Kells (Ireland). They take […]

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