History's Greatest Battles

The Battle of Pavia, 774 A.D. Charlemagne's Ascedence, Holy Roman Empire Rebirthed, Papacy Asserts Political Power


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The fall of the Lombard monarchy shattered Rome’s fiercest adversary, obliterating the looming specter that had stalked papal authority for years. With its collapse, the foundation for an empire — destined to claim the mantle of Rome itself — was set in motion.

Pavia. 773 - 774 A.D.
Charlemagne's Forces: Unknown
Lombard Forces: Unknown

Additional Reading and Research:

  • Thorpe Translation: Einhard. Two Lives of Charlemagne.
  • Durant, Will. The Age of Faith.
  • Lamb, Harold. Charlemagne.
  • Winston, Richard. Charlemagne: From the Hammer to the Cross.
  • Hodkin, Thomas. Charles the Great.

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