Carolingian Dynsaty and the Vikings
Carolingian DynastyandThe Vikings Unit 12 Origins? Franks (German barbarians) Clovis: 481-511 Merovingian -Defeated the Gauls and other German tribes Became a Christian! Charles Martel Fought for and won control after death of father Clovis Charles Martel Fought for and won control after death of father Clovis ?Charles the Hammer? United Franks to defend against the Muslims Successors of Charles Martel Pepin First heir to Carolingian Sons ruled after him: Carloman & Charlemagne Charlemagne 6 Empire: conquests Charlemagne Combined France with Germany Italy and the Netherlands Supported the church (forced those defeated to convert or die!) 800: Pope Leo III made him Holy Roman Emperor Title Holy Roman Emperor Protection from pope