Alcuin

Alcuin (c. A.D. 735–804) was an English clergyman and scholar who joined Charlemagne’s court, becoming a leading intellect behind the Carolingian RenaissanceThe term derived from the Latin word meaning “reborn” that refers to the European cultural movement from the 14th to the 17th centuries that sough.... Alcuin was crucial in establishing a liberal arts educational program, and contributed to debates regarding policies, leading CharlemagneCharlemagne (c. A.D. 742–814) was the eldest son of Pepin, who became sole ruler of the Franks upon the death of his younger brother Carloman. Charl... to abolish the death penalty for paganism.