Origin of the Name
The name of our university is derived from Charles the Great (Charlemagne). Already his contemporaries called him “the Great”. Even today Charles the Great (742-814) is respected as a dominant historic sovereign and ruler. He was forward-looking in his activities and ideas, in military, political and economic matters, promoting science, arts and education but also preserving culture and tradition. Being not only the King of the Franks and the Langobards but also the first Roman-German Emperor, Charles the Great succeeded in uniting many territories from the North to the South and from the West to the East to a huge empire which was a pillar of Christianity and an important starting-point for a modern Europe. Therefore, he is a symbol of progress and success and a pioneer of Europe.
We at the CAROLUS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY look at Charlemagne as a beacon of strength and follow his example in its efforts to promote scientific and economic progress and to build bridges from Europe to the whole world.
The Sword of Emperor Charles the Great
Emperor Charles entered history as the Father of Europe.
He fought for faith and a united Europe.
In the year 800, he was crowned as an Emperor in Rome.
23 emperors and kings were crowned with this sword.
The original is in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
