Description[]
Charlemagne is a Strategist Hero in Empire Earth. He is available for training in the Dark Age and makes an appearance in the Learning Campaign.
Official Bio[]
Charlemagne became the sole ruler of the Frankish Kingdom in 771, following the death of his younger brother, Carloman. The first part of Charlemagne’s rule was spent expanding his holdings. He fought many campaigns: conquering the Lombards in Italy, annexing Bavaria, and defeating the Saxons more than a dozen times from 772 to 804. Though he failed to take Spain and never attempted to cross the English Channel, Charlemagne controlled most of Western Europe by 788. The Frankish expansion did not go unnoticed by the Pope in Rome nor by the powerful Byzantine Empire, the last vestige of the old Roman Empire. In 800 AD, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Roman Emperor Charles I, largely for protection from the Byzantines, who still pressed for reunification with Rome. Much of Charlemagne’s later reign was spent developing the culture of his kingdom. He had a personal interest in acquiring knowledge and even founded an academy to educate Frankish knights. Charlemagne was also a pious man who worked to spread Christian practices and increase the rule of law. No other individual of his time period left so profound a mark on the history of Europe.
In-game voice lines[]
"My kingdom is yours."
"Greatness waits for no one."
"By Heaven and Earth!"
History[]
Heroes and Combat Skills[]
Charlemagne is introduced halfway through the scenario so that the player is instructed about the functions of a Strategist Hero, such as healing allied units and the Battle Cry ability.
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