Definition: "Charlemagne" is a term that refers to a person or a group who lived during the 8th century in Western Europe, specifically during the reigns of Charlemagne (742-756) and his successors. Charlemagne was known for his efforts to unify the Germanic peoples of western Europe under one central authority. He is often associated with the development of the Carolingian Empire and his reforms, which included the construction of castles and fortifications