Carolingian Empire

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Roman Empire
Romanorum imperium
800–843/888
Flag of Carolingan Empire
Pennant attributed to Charlemagne in 9th century mosaic.
Location of Carolingan Empire
StatusEmpire
CapitalAachen
Recognised national languagesLatin
Religion
Catolicism
GovernmentMonarchy
• first Emperor
Charlemagne
• last Emperor (843)
Lothair I
• last Emperor (888)
Charles the Fat
Establishment
• Coronation of Charlemagne
800
843
• Death of Charles the Fat
888
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Francia
West Francia
Middle Francia
East Francia
Today part ofFrance, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Austria
Map of The Carolingian Empire

Carolingian Empire (800–888) is a historiographical term for the realm of the Franks under the Carolingian dynasty in the Early Middle Ages. This dynasty is seen as the predecessor of modern-day France, Austria and Germany. Its beginning date is based on the crowning of Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, and ends with the death of his descendant Charles the Fat. This Empire can be seen as the later history of the Frankish Realm or the early history of France and of the Holy Roman Empire. they also ruled under absolute power and killed many Catholics