This man defeated the Lombards in Italy and, after losing at Zaragoza, his rearguard was defeated at Roncevaux Pass.
This man defeated the Lombards in Italy and, after losing at Zaragoza, his rearguard was defeated at Roncevaux Pass. That event was described in an epic poem named for this man's knight, La Chanson de Roland. This man's kingdom was inherited by his son, Louis the Pious, and this son of Pepin the Short's capital was at Aachen. This man was crowned by Pope Leo II on Christmas Day. For 10 points, name this Frankish Holy Roman Emperor, the namesake of the Carolingian dynasty.
This man defeated the Lombards in Italy and, after losing at Zaragoza, his rearguard was defeated at Roncevaux Pass.
{Charlemagne} [or {Charles} the {Great}; accept {Carolus Magnus}; prompt on {Charles} I]