Charles “the hammer” Martel

Major domo- mean mayor of the palace in Latin

One of the most pivotal crucial battles in European history when Charles the hammer took on Muslims of the battle of tours, but Charles won.

Charles has a son Pepin the short

Pepin is working for the pope and the pope says Pepin is now king. Pepin was king by the grace of God.

Pepin had two sons Carolmeign and Charles.

His son Charles took over.

His son Charles is known as Charles the Great. Built the greatest since rome. Fought the muslims in spain. Spread Christianity. The most powerful king in western Europe.

Pope Leo the 3^rd makes him emperor on Xmas day in 800AD.

His government

He limited the authority of the nobles. He regularly visited every place. Kept close watch on his huge estates. Encouraged learning, ordered monasteries to open up schools for everybody.

But his sons were pretty much weenies.

His son was Louis Pious was a quite prayer just sat back and very quiet. Than he based the power to his three sons. Lothair, Charles the Bald, and Louis the German. So they spilt up the empire. Called the Treaty of Verdun is 843 AD.