Why Is Charlemagne Important

Charlemagne was an important part of history. He was important because he was the grandson of Charles Martel and was King of the Franks. Also he briefly united western Europe when he built his empire. He also set up a strong government, and many rulers looked to his example to strengthen their kingdoms. Charlemagne spent most of his 46 year reign fighting Muslims in Spain. His conquest reunited much of the old western Roman empire. After Charlemagne died in 814 his son (Louis I) took over and fought for power, but it wasn’t until Charlemagne’s grandson drew up the Treaty of Verdun, and split the empire into 3 regions.