![]() ![]() Three of them only lost their lives they drew their swords and resisted arrest, and, after killing several men, were cut down, because they could not be otherwise overpowered. Why, in Einhard's opinion, were so few plots made against Charlemagne? So few plots were made against Charlemagne because: "A formidable conspiracy against Charles had previously been set on foot in Germany, but all the traitors were banished, some of them without mutilation, others after their eyes had been put out. Which of Charlemagne's sons conspired against him? What happened to this rebellious son? Pepin IV conspired against the king and was punished by being sent to live in a monastery. ![]() What are some things that Charlemagne required his children to learn? Along with the regulars like horseback riding, war, and hunting for the boys, or cloth-making, distaff, and spindle for the girls, Charlemagne had his children all learn discipline and the liberal arts. (767-814 AD) Name two major public services for which Charlemagne is accredited: Charlemagne's supervision of the building of churches and of the coastal defense system that was used against pirates like the Northmen and the Moors were two major public services for which Charlemagne is accredited. How long was Charlemagne's reign? Charlemagne reigned for 47 years. ![]()
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