A Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne's father that ruled from 751 to 987.
1With Charles ended the Carolingian dynasty.
2Toward the close of the Carolingian dynasty France and Germany had become irrevocably detached; both nations suffered from internecine wars.
3Early in the tenth century the Carolingian dynasty died out in Germany, and the German nobles then proceeded to elect their own kings.