Which event in Charlemagne’s life happened first, allowing him to take on a leadership role in Europe?

Charlemagne became king of the Franks in 768, before his later conquests and coronation. He became king of the Lombards in 774 and Holy Roman emperor in 800; he did not become king of Saxony. Therefore, becoming king of the Franks happened first.

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