This leader was buried at Aachen [AH-ken] Cathedral when he died in 814.
Domestically, this ruler greatly expanded the use of missi dominici [mis-see doe-mih-NEE-chee] as tools of governance. His reign also saw a so-called "Renaissance" which included the establishment of the Palatine school led by Alcuin [al-kwin]. During a feud with his brother, this leader married Desiderata [deh-si-duh-RAH-tah] as a show of unity with the Lombards, but he abandoned the alliance after the death of his brother Carloman. This leader was buried at Aachen [AH-ken] Cathedral when he died in 814. Name this King of the Franks and first Holy Roman Emperor.
Domestically, this ruler greatly expanded the use of missi dominici [mis-see doe-mih-NEE-chee] as tools of governance.
Charlemagne (accept Charles I, Charles the Great, Charles le Grand, Carolus Magnus, Karl der Grosse)