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Cloris’ (Louis) Conversion
Catholic Church Hierarchy
Linked to Political hierarchy of Europe
...Kingdom soon falls apart
732 - Charles Martel
Stopped Islamic Expansion into Europe.
From that point … Islamic Empire stays
South of Pyrenees “Christendom” = is western
Charlese Martels son: Pepin the short: 751 - 768
Pepin Creates a court - Son : Charles - has military power, is therefore most powerful leader in Europe…
FATE .. Would create circumstances that would change history
Pope Leo III (In Rome)
Gets kidnapped - eyes burnt out with a hot poker
Charles rescues Pope, to thank him, the Pope crowns Charlemagne (he is now Charles the Great)
“Holy Roman Emperor” On Christmas of 800 AD
Sets A Precedent
Kings derive their power from Church.
Pope makes kings
Divine Right