Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire c. 814

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Simeon Netchev
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A map illustrating the rise and expansion by conquest of the Frankish Carolingian ("descendants of Charles") dynasty during the rule of the son of Peppin the Short and grandson of Charles Martel, Charlemagne (768 - 814 CE). Under Charlemagne (also called Charles the Great), the empire covered part of Spain, virtually all present-day France, Germany to the River Elbe, and much of Italy. This vast territory was governed by a complex administrative system in which both lay and ecclesiastical officials played a crucial role.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2022, September 09). Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire c. 814. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16359/charlemagne-and-the-carolingian-empire-c-814/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire c. 814." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 09, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16359/charlemagne-and-the-carolingian-empire-c-814/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire c. 814." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 09 Sep 2022. Web. 25 Feb 2025.

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