What are the character traits of Charlemagne?

Charlemagne possessed great government talent, an astute mind and leadership skills. A man who managed to create a huge empire and keep its entire territory in subjection. The emperor of the Franks was a devout man, a good family man and a far-sighted ruler. Charlemagne was a champion of morality and spread Christianity as a guarantee of moral culture. Charlemagne did not look like despotic rulers and preserved the laws and rights of the conquered peoples. For more than thirty years, Charlemagne ruled the empire and won the respect and recognition of his people.