Image 1 Approximate date: 8th century to early-9th century Provenance: Carolingian Empire This image might be taken from a manuscript on vellum in 8th century to early-9th century. The winged ox is a symbol of St Luke‚ one of the evangelists. It distinguishes the person in this image. The books and writing materials show that St Luke was writing the Gospel. St Luke is drawn in a typical seated position. However‚ the figures of him and the furnitures are not naturalistic. It is influenced by the
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of the Carolingian dynasty occupied brief part of the medieval era‚ the Carolingian Empire that was established made both a historical and cultural impact on medieval society that would resonate for centuries to come. The Carolingian House of the Franks and their expanding empire initially brought stability and progress to most of Europe‚ as well as pioneering a cultural and intellectual renaissance that influenced the remainder of the Middle Ages. Although there were various Carolingian rulers who
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growing in strength during this time‚ it was clear that support from Charles Martel and other Carolingian rulers would be an invaluable asset. The growth of papal integration with Carolingian leaders not only gave them power over rivals‚ but also allowed the Catholic Church to have a strong influence on the Carolingian way of life. The first main effect of the collaboration between the papacy and Carolingian leaders was the power it gave certain rulers over others. When Pipin sent inquiries about
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The Rise of the Carolingian Empire & the Roman Catholic Church [pic] The rise of the Carolingian Empire and their relationship with the Roman Catholic Church cemented the Roman Catholic domination over Christian clergy in Western Europe. Both church and state would utilise each other for the advancement of their own cause. The establishment of the Carolingian Dynasty over the Frankish Kingdom heralded a fundamental moment in European history. The Carolingians first came to prominence in the
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Roman Empire. His rule spurred the Carolingian Renaissance‚ a revival of art‚ religion‚ and culture through the medium of the Catholic Church. Through his foreign conquests and internal reforms‚ Charlemagne encouraged the formation of a common European identity. Both the French and German monarchies considered their kingdoms to be descendants of Charlemagne’s empire. 4. Describe the Carolingian Empire and the influence of the Norse Peoples. The Carolingian Empire takes its name from its founder
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Charlemagne‚ or simply Charles the Great‚ was one of the greatest kings known to history. Charlemagne was born into the Carolingian Dynasty around 742 A.D. He was the eldest son of Pepin the Short‚ the founder of the Carolingian Dynasty. Although there is no written information on his childhood one thing was for certain‚ he was born into power and destined to be the next king of Frankia. When King Pepin passed away of dropsy after ruling the Frankish Kingdom for over fifteen years‚ his kingdom was
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The Carolingian Empire Throughout the course of history many different empires have been formed. Of these empires‚ the Carolingian Empire is one that really intrigued me to learn more about. The knowledge about the empire is easily retained. Though the information was easy to grasp‚ it did cause me some problems. While reading about this historical empire I overlooked some very important actions upheld within the empire. Initially‚ I thought that the information presented in the book was
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Pepin was elected by an assembly of the Franks‚ anointed by the archbishop‚ and then raised to the office of king. Branding Childeric III as "the false king‚" the Pope ordered him into a monastery. Thus was the Merovingian dynasty replaced by the Carolingian
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Charlemagne ruled the Frankish Empire for a total of 46 years and his reign was said to be one of the greatest‚ not only by those of his time‚ but by many historians to date. He is known to many as the greatest kings of the dark ages‚ and his many accolades can back up his given title. The Imperial Coronation on December 25‚ 800 would be the official stamp of approval and a testament of the faith that he had instilled into not only the Christian population of Franks‚ but in Pope Leo III himself
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this time‚ he empowered the Carolingian Renaissance‚ a social and intelligent restoration in Europe. When he passed away in 814‚ Charlemagne’s domain included much of Western Europe‚ and he had likewise guaranteed the survival of Christianity in the West. To complete this mission‚ he used the greater part of his rule occupied with military crusades. He eventually prevailed over the Lombards‚ the Avars and Bavaria‚ among
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