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  2. Charlemagne - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 10 February 2025. King of the Franks, first Holy Roman Emperor For other uses, see Charlemagne (disambiguation). Charlemagne A denarius of Charlemagne dated c. 812–814 with the inscription KAROLVS IMP AVG (Karolus Imperator Augustus) King of the Franks Reign 9 October 768 – 28 January 814 Coronation ...

  3. Ancestral background of presidents of the United States

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    The ancestral background of presidents of the United States has been relatively consistent throughout American history. The most common ancestry of U.S. presidents is English, due to its origins as a group of former English colonies.

  4. Roland - Wikipedia

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    Roland (French pronunciation:; Old Frankish: *Hrōþiland; Medieval Latin: Hruodlandus or Rotholandus; Italian: Orlando or Rolando; died 15 August 778) was a Frankish military leader under Charlemagne who became one of the principal figures in the literary cycle known as the Matter of France.

  5. Sharon Stone makes 'great' connection on 'Finding Your Roots ...

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    While Stone is left virtually stunned and speechless, Gates confirms Charlemagne is Stone's 38th great-grandfather. Stone's head falls backward in disbelief. "The first Holy Roman Emperor.

  6. Vita Karoli Magni - Wikipedia

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    Vita Karoli Magni (Life of Charlemagne) is a biography of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Emperor of the Romans, written by Einhard. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The Life of Charlemagne is a 33 chapter account starting with the full genealogy of the Merovingian family, going through the rise of the Carolingian dynasty, and then detailing the exploits and ...

  7. Royal descent - Wikipedia

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    Through Charlemagne, some researchers have even speculated on descent from antiquity. The practice of restrictive marriages has been noted as increasing over the years until the 20th century: the passage of time strengthened the conviction that royalty only allied with royalty, and from the 16th century marriages between royal and commoner ...

  8. Sharon Stone Reveals Unexpected Family Link to Royalty - AOL

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    Gates said, "Charlemagne," shocking Stone, who sat with her mouth wide open in surprise as the host added, "Charlemagne is your 38th great-grandfather." "He's one of the most important people in ...

  9. Einhard - Wikipedia

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    Einhard as scribe. Manuscript depiction from 1050. Einhard (also Eginhard or Einhart; Latin: E(g)inhardus; c. 775 – 14 March 840) was a Frankish scholar and courtier. Einhard was a dedicated servant of Charlemagne and his son Louis the Pious; his main work is a biography of Charlemagne, the Vita Karoli Magni, "one of the most precious literary bequests of the early Middle Ages".