Pepin's son Charlemagne became King of the Franks and began an extensive expansion of the realm(Holy Roman Empire)

Holy Roman Empire - Pepin's son Charlemagne became King of the Franks and began an extensive expansion of the realm

Time: 768

Place: (Present Day France)

Details: In 768, Pepin's son Charlemagne became King of the Franks and began an extensive expansion of the realm. He eventually incorporated the territories of present-day France, Germany, northern Italy, and beyond, linking the Frankish kingdom with Papal lands.