Who is Charles the Great and in what year did he become famous? in which city did he rule?

One of the most famous rulers in the history of Western Europe is Charles, who was nicknamed the Great. The exact date of birth of this ruler is not known, the dates are 742, 747, 748. He became king in 768. Thanks to his successful political activities, he was able to expand the borders of the Frankish state. In 800 he was crowned Emperor of the West. After his name, the ruling dynasty became known as the Carolingian dynasty. The city of Aachen became the capital of the empire in 807. The great ruler died in 814.