Who Is Charlemagne? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Charlemagne is a Non-Fictional comic book character, with over 49 comic issue appearances. King of the Franks.

Who is Charlemagne?

Charlemagne (742 - 814) was King of the Franks from 768 to his death. He was at first co-ruler with his brother Carloman I to 771. When his brother died, Charlemagne refused the throne to his nephews and ruled the entire Frankish realm. He worked to re-establish his Kingdom as the main power in Western Europe. By 774, he managed to conquer the Lombards of Northern and Cental Italy and added the Lombard Crown to his own. His realm extended to areas currently held by Croatia.On December 25, 800 Pope Leo crowned him Emperor of the Romans. The title was held at the time by Irene, Byzantine Empress. The Papal and Frankish argument was that a woman could not rule and the Roman throne was vacant.

Key facts

Charlemagne is of human origin. The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 49 recorded issue appearances, Charlemagne ranks among the most featured characters in comics.