What were the Saxon Wars?

The Saxon Wars were a series of conflicts between 772-804 between the Franks under Charlemagne, who wanted to convert the Saxons forcibly to Christianity, and the Germanic pagan people of Saxony.

What caused the Saxon Wars?

The immediate cause of the Saxon Wars was the Saxon destruction of the church at Deventer, modern-day Netherlands, but it is understood that Charlemagne would have campaigned against the Saxons even if that church had never been touched.

How many Saxon Wars were there?

Charlemagne launched 18 military campaigns against the Saxons between 722-804.

Who won the Saxon Wars?

Charlemagne of the Franks won the Saxon Wars after deporting 10,000 Saxons from their homeland and replacing them with Christian Franks.

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Definition

The Saxon Wars (772-804) were a series of conflicts between the Franks under Charlemagne, who sought to conquer Saxony and convert the populace to Christianity, and the Saxons who resisted. The conflict lasted over 30 years through 18 campaigns and cost thousands of lives before Charlemagne's victory in 804 and Saxon conversion/assimilation into the general population.

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