Carloman I

MedievalEmperorFrankish Empire751 — 771

Brother of Charlemagne, ruled half the kingdom.

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Quick Facts

Born

751

Died

771

Country

Frankish Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)25

Total Score39.6

Carloman I — Complete Timeline

768 AD

Division of the Kingdom with CharlemagnePolitical Action◆ Major

Upon the death of their father Pepin the Short, Carloman I and his brother Charlemagne divided the Frankish kingdom. Carloman received the inner territories: Austrasia, Alemannia, Thuringia, and parts of Neustria and Aquitaine, while Charlemagne got the outer regions.

CarolingianDivisionSuccession

Impact: regional

769 AD

Conflict with Charlemagne over AquitaineWar

Carloman I refused to support Charlemagne's campaign to suppress a rebellion in Aquitaine led by Hunald II. This refusal strained relations between the brothers and highlighted their rivalry. Charlemagne eventually crushed the revolt alone, strengthening his position.

CarolingianAquitaineRivalry

Impact: regionaldestructive

771 AD

Death and Succession by CharlemagnePolitical Action◆ Major

Carloman I died suddenly at his villa in Samoussy, possibly from natural causes. His death allowed Charlemagne to seize his territories, uniting the entire Frankish kingdom under one ruler. Carloman's wife Gerberga fled to Italy with their sons, seeking refuge with the Lombards.

CarolingianDeathUnification

Impact: regional