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Eight Charismatic Men and Women of the Middle Ages

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The Middle Ages were a time of great change and upheaval. The rise of Christianity, the fall of the Roman Empire, and the emergence of feudalism all had a profound impact on the lives of Europeans. In this time of transition, many charismatic men and women emerged, leading the way for new ideas and social change.

Here are eight of the most charismatic men and women of the Middle Ages:

Medieval Lives: Eight Charismatic Men and Women of the Middle Ages

by Norman F. Cantor

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1. Charlemagne

Charlemagne was king of the Franks from 768 to 814. He was a skilled military leader and a devout Christian. Charlemagne is best known for his conquest of much of Western Europe and his efforts to revive the Roman Empire. He was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III in 800.

Charlemagne, King Of The Franks From 768 To 814, Was A Skilled Military Leader And A Devout Christian. Medieval Lives: Eight Charismatic Men And Women Of The Middle Ages

2. Eleanor of Aquitaine

Eleanor of Aquitaine was queen of France from 1137 to 1152 and queen of England from 1154 to 1189. She was one of the most powerful women in Europe during the Middle Ages. Eleanor was a skilled politician and a patron of the arts. She was also a crusader, and she accompanied her husband, King Louis VII of France, on the Second Crusade.

Eleanor Of Aquitaine, Queen Of France From 1137 To 1152 And Queen Of England From 1154 To 1189, Was One Of The Most Powerful Women In Europe During The Middle Ages. Medieval Lives: Eight Charismatic Men And Women Of The Middle Ages — Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of France from 1137 to 1152 and queen of England from 1154 to 1189, was one of the most powerful women in Europe during the Middle Ages.

3. Thomas Becket

Thomas Becket was archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. He was a close advisor to King Henry II of England. Becket was a strong defender of the rights of the Church. He was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 by knights loyal to King Henry II.

Thomas Becket, Archbishop Of Canterbury From 1162 To 1170, Was A Close Advisor To King Henry II Of England. Medieval Lives: Eight Charismatic Men And Women Of The Middle Ages

4. Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc was a French peasant girl who led the French army to victory over the English at the Battle of Orleans in 1429. She was captured by the English and burned at the stake as a heretic in 1431. Joan of Arc is a national heroine in France, and she is considered one of the most important figures in French history.

Joan Of Arc, A French Peasant Girl Who Led The French Army To Victory Over The English At The Battle Of Orleans In 1429. Medieval Lives: Eight Charismatic Men And Women Of The Middle Ages — Joan of Arc, a French peasant girl who led the French army to victory over the English at the Battle of Orleans in 1429.

5. Hildegard of Bingen

Hildegard of Bingen was a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and polymath. She is best known for her writings on medicine, natural history, and theology. Hildegard was a pioneer in the field of women's health, and she is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western medicine.

Hildegard Of Bingen, A German Benedictine Abbess, Writer, Composer, Philosopher, Mystic, Visionary, And Polymath. Medieval Lives: Eight Charismatic Men And Women Of The Middle Ages

6. Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi was an Italian friar and preacher. He founded the Franciscan Order, one of the largest religious orders in the Catholic Church. Francis was a charismatic leader and a gifted preacher. He is known for his love of nature and his compassion for the poor.

Francis Of Assisi, An Italian Friar And Preacher Who Founded The Franciscan Order, One Of The Largest Religious Orders In The Catholic Church. Medieval Lives: Eight Charismatic Men And Women Of The Middle Ages — Francis of Assisi, an Italian friar and preacher who founded the Franciscan Order, one of the largest religious orders in the Catholic Church.

7. Dante Alighieri

Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet. He is best known for his epic poem The Divine Comedy, which tells the story of his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. Dante was a master of language and a gifted poet. He is considered one of the greatest writers in Western literature.

Dante Alighieri, An Italian Poet Who Is Best Known For His Epic Poem The Divine Comedy, Which Tells The Story Of His Journey Through Hell, Purgatory, And Paradise. Medieval Lives: Eight Charismatic Men And Women Of The Middle Ages

8. Geoffrey Chaucer

Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet. He is best known for his Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury Cathedral. Chaucer was a master of satire and humor. He is considered one of the greatest writers in English literature.

Geoffrey Chaucer, An English Poet Who Is Best Known For His Canterbury Tales, A Collection Of Stories Told By A Group Of Pilgrims On Their Way To Canterbury Cathedral. Medieval Lives: Eight Charismatic Men And Women Of The Middle Ages — Geoffrey Chaucer, an English poet who is best known for his Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury Cathedral.

These are just a few of the many charismatic men and women who lived during the Middle Ages. They were leaders, thinkers, and artists who helped to shape the world we live in today.

Medieval Lives: Eight Charismatic Men and Women of the Middle Ages

by Norman F. Cantor

4 out of 5