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Friday, May 30, 2025

Collection of facts about the Carolingian dynasty

This post is a collection of facts about the Carolingian dynasty (751 - 987 AD). There are 7 facts listed below.

• Pepin the Short becomes king of the Franks (751 AD)
• Charlemagne crowned Roman Emperor (800 AD)
• Carolingian Empire (800 - 887 AD)
• Carolingian civil war (840 - 843 AD)
• Charles the Fat deposed (887 AD)
• Illegitimate line ruled East Francia until 911 AD
• Louis V of West Francia is final Carolingian ruler (died 987 AD)

Sources

Wikipedia: Carolingian dynasty, Carolingian Empire