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The Charlemagne Chess Set

August 7, 2009

Charlemagne was King of the Franks and the first Holy Roman Emperor. Born in 742 AD, he was a medieval king renowned for his accomplishments and charisma. For forty-seven years, King Charlemagne ruled most of western and central Europe.
Although a warrior with numerous geographical conquests during his reign, Charlemagne is nonetheless credited with introducing enlightenment [...]

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