Karl der große or Charlemagne?

soopaman2 · 08-25-15, 10:26 AM

I think it should be more widely known in the German name, since the Franks were a Germanic tribe.

His empire eventually split up and made both countries, but why did the French name for him take hold throughout the centuries?

I feel like the Germans got a raw deal here, as when I was in school it was taught to me he was French, here I am 20 something years later, and found I was betrayed by the school system again.

#standwithGermany

Just my history nerd rambling. Don't mind me.

08-25-15, 10:26 AM	#1
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Karl der große or Charlemagne? I think it should be more widely known in the German name, since the Franks were a Germanic tribe. His empire eventually split up and made both countries, but why did the French name for him take hold throughout the centuries? I feel like the Germans got a raw deal here, as when I was in school it was taught to me he was French, here I am 20 something years later, and found I was betrayed by the school system again. #standwithGermany Just my history nerd rambling. Don't mind me. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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