- c. 2 Apr 747
- Birth of Charlemagne
- 774
- Archbishop of Mainz consecrates church of Lorsch Abbey in presence of Charlemagne
- 790
- Construction of Palatine Chapel
- 25 Dec 800
- Charlemagne is crowned Roman Emperor at St. Peter's Basilica
- 28 Jan 814
- Death of Charlemagne
- 1165
- Frederick Barbarossa transfers the remains of Charlemagne to a golden shrine