Charlemagne is no stranger to being a strong, determined, leader in Western Europe. Charlemagne was known for being the first emperor of the Romans in 800-814, also later known as the Holy Roman Empire. In 768-814, Charlemagne was the King of the Franks, focusing on honoring old customs and expectations. Charlemagne led his way up in 774-814 and became the King of Lombards. According to Britannica and Gale in Context, Charlemagne had an overall positive impact on his society due to his strong leadership skills and personal courage. Charlemagne is important to learn about today because he was known as the warrior king, leading his community through wars. He was very intelligent and cherished those around him. Charlemagne made the best decisions …show more content…
During this time period, it was especially important for the kings to lead this society strongly. Charlemagne feared no one around him and was capable of putting his words into action. It is clear that Charlemagne was a strong leader and cared about his society. Secondly, Charlemagne had a positive impact on his society because of his powerful courage. Charlemagne was a king who was dependable and trustworthy. The empire was in Charlemagne’s hands and he brought his people through changes and they always supported his decisions. In the article Gale in Context, it is noted “As king, he planned and conducted military campaigns to capture new territories and led nearly all of the battles himself”(Charlemagne is Crowned Holy Roman Emperor). This quote is significant because it shows his assertive, independent personality. As a king, he did not let anyone stop his plans for his society. Charlemagne always did what was best for his people and showed that he had the courage, and willpower to lead the empire. In conclusion, Charlemagne had an overall positive impact on society due to his powerful guidance skills and distinctive