What
did people living under my rule think about me?
Most Europeans denote to me as “The father of Europe” which I consider is for all the positive changes and the evolution I made in Europe. For I was tempted by power and equality, making the ruling system
in his reigns more rigid than ever, promoting warfare, subjectively spreading Christianity,
and strict education. Thus I, Charles the
great was fair and all mighty, I was a sole king of many territories with objective
plans to improve Europe. I remember being beloved and he most importantly admired. Serving
as inspiration for prodigious contemporary leaders such as Napoleon and Adolf Hitler. I am yet known to be the father of Europe for my bravery, sacrifice,
protection and love towards my people. My people described me with a strong sense of belonging and personality, very generous with my friends but very harsh and cruel with my enemies, which I showed my full potential and strength to. They also admired how I could maintain authority and have an organized community and my passion towards ruling and studying the world. ( I learned different languages such as latin and studied the greeks).
Likewise, many such as Enhiard in 817 and 838 admirably wrote about me and my victories during my reign.
“Broad and strong in the form of his body
and exceptionally tall without, however, exceeding an appropriate measure…His
appearance was impressive whether he was sitting or standing despite having a
neck that was fat and too short, and a large belly.” – Article vita karoli magni – written by a Frankish
scholar after his death
“Even at this time…he followed his own counsel rather
than the advice of the doctors, whom he very nearly hated, because they advised
him to give up roasted meat, which he loved, and to restrict himself to boiled
meat instead.”
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