The Age of Kings was an age in European history in which nations were ruled by kings. Charles Martel's son Pippin the Short inherited the rank of Duke upon Martel's death. However, Pippin soon took his rank to the next level, and declared himself King. From the reign of Pippin's son, Charlemagne, forward, the King now held the real power. The 19th century saw a return to the figurehead king, with the real power being held by the Prime Minister.

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  • The Age of Kings was an age in European history in which nations were ruled by kings. Charles Martel's son Pippin the Short inherited the rank of Duke upon Martel's death. However, Pippin soon took his rank to the next level, and declared himself King. From the reign of Pippin's son, Charlemagne, forward, the King now held the real power. The 19th century saw a return to the figurehead king, with the real power being held by the Prime Minister.
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  • The Age of Kings was an age in European history in which nations were ruled by kings. Charles Martel's son Pippin the Short inherited the rank of Duke upon Martel's death. However, Pippin soon took his rank to the next level, and declared himself King. From the reign of Pippin's son, Charlemagne, forward, the King now held the real power. The 19th century saw a return to the figurehead king, with the real power being held by the Prime Minister.
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  • Age of Kings (Middle Ages)
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