• King of the Franks-- became king at age 15.

• Had his defeated armies join him.

• Increased the size of the Roman Empire to include current day France and part of Germany.

• Punishments were severe and cruel.

• Gained support of the church and fought in the name of Christianity. Led his people into Christianity.

• Defeated Muslim invaders

• Battle of Tours-- had some scouts go and raid the Muslims' camp, letting slaves go and such in the hopes of getting the Muslims to retreat.

• His defeat of the Muslim armies left Christianity everywhere.

• Fought the Lombards, Saxons, Avars, and Slavs.

• Made his defeated opponents accept the Roman Church and him as their ruler.

• Helped Pope Leo, leading to his being crowned Emporer.

• Dedicated himself to brining education to the empire.

• His scholars copied down manuscripts for later use.

• Forced illiterate clergy to become educated.

• Granted Jews the right to own land in Gaul (now France).