Saxon Wars (772-804). Baptism of the Saxons defeated

Saxon Wars (772-804). Confrontations between the Franks, led by Charlemagne, and the inhabitants of Saxony, a region which he wished to conquer in order to convert its population to Christianity. The Saxons were finally defeated in 804. Baptism of the Saxons by Charlemagne. Engraving by Huyot after a 15th century miniature. Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance. Paris, 1877

1877 Baptism Baptize Baptizing Bathtub Carolingian Carolus Charlemagne Christianize Clergy Confrontations Conquer Conversion Convert Defeated Finally Frankish Franks Germanic Huyot Inhabitants Kneel Knees Lepoque Magnus Militaire Moyen Ninth Religieuse Sacrament Saxon Saxons Wished

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