Autopsing history: The mummy of Charlemagne (c. 747 – 814 AD), father of Europe

Joachim H. Schleifring; Francesco M. Galassi; Michael E. Habicht; Frank J. Rühli

doi:10.1016/j.ehb.2018.11.002

Autopsing history: The mummy of Charlemagne (c. 747 – 814 AD), father of Europe

Joachim H. Schleifring
, Francesco M. Galassi
, Michael E. Habicht
, Frank J. Rühli

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Abstract

In this article, a complete history of Charlemagne's mortal remains is outlined, including the first publication reporting on the most recent tomb opening in 1988. Besides exclusive bioarchaeological details – namely that his body was indeed mummified - a full clinical interpretation of the Emperor's final illnesses and death is given: a likely combination of osteoarthritis, gout and a recurrent fever caused by an infectious disease.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	11-17
Number of pages	7
Journal	Economics and Human Biology
Volume	32
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ehb.2018.11.002
Publication status	Published - Jan 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Charlemagne
Middle Age
Einhard
Aachen
Relics
mummy
Literature
disease
cause of death
Anthropology

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