Charlemagne

This article explores the author’s lineage tracing back to Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor after the Roman Empire’s collapse. Charlemagne, born in Aachen, was renowned for his conquests and cultural contributions, despite being illiterate. He had 20 children with multiple wives and concubines. The author also acknowledges Charlemagne’s brutal methods of spreading Christianity. His death in 814 led to the crumble of his empire due to succession disputes.

Louis I, Emperor of the West

Louis was the Emperor of the West following the Wars of Carolingian Succession. The ‘West’ refers to the western segment of Charlemagne’s empire and maps to most of modern-day France.