Carolingian (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the Carolingian dynasty.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Charlemagne, the most famous Carolingian, ruled a vast portion of Western Europe.
- A Carolingian typically received extensive education and military training from a young age.
- Charles Martel was a key Carolingian figure in the battle of Tours, defeating the Moors in 732.
- Pepin the Short, another influential Carolingian, was the father of Charlemagne and king of the Franks.
- As the last male Carolingian ruler, Louis the Child's death marked the end of the dynasty's direct male line.