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EPISODE · Aug 23, 2021 · 43 MIN

#30 The Elevation to Archbishopric and the Saxon Wars change Cologne forever

from The History of Cologne · host Willem Fromm

After 30 years of war between 772 and 804, Charlemagne subjugated the pagan Saxons in Northern Germany. With fire and sword, he brings the Frankish rule into the region and Christianity. With Cologne as the center of power as Archdiocese of Cologne for the next 1,000 years.

After 30 years of war between 772 and 804, Charlemagne subjugated the pagan Saxons in Northern Germany. With fire and sword, he brings the Frankish rule into the region and Christianity. With Cologne as the center of power as Archdiocese of Cologne for the next 1,000 years.

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#30 The Elevation to Archbishopric and the Saxon Wars change Cologne forever

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