Charlemagne succeeds to the Frankish throne

Name: Charlemagne succeeds to the Frankish throne
Start: 768
End: 771

Type Event Region Western Europe Time 768–771

After Pepin the Short died in 768 CE, his sons Charles and Carloman jointly acceded to the throne in accordance with Frankish succession custom, divi…

Timeline

768Soissons · FranksAfter Pepin the Short died, Charles and Carloman were jointly crowned in accordance with Frankish custom, dividing the kingdom's territories between them.
771Aachen · FranksAfter Carloman's death, Charles annexed his lands and took control of his widow and children, becoming the sole ruler of all the Franks.

Sources

Einhard, Vita Karoli Magni — Einhard (830)
Royal Frankish Annals (800)