Why did Alcuin call Charlemagne Europae pater?

A) He reunited Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.
B) His sons ruled all major European states for centuries.
C) He deposed the last Roman emperor.
D) He was simultaneously crowned both pope and king.
E) He was a direct descendant of Augustus.


Answer: A

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