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Who was one of the most important figures in the Carolingian era, owing to Alcuin's tutelage?

  • Thomas Aquinas

  • Erasmus

  • Renaissance thinkers

  • Carolus Magnus

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Carolus Magnus, also known as Charlemagne, emerged as a pivotal figure during the Carolingian era. Under the guidance of the renowned scholar Alcuin, Charlemagne received a comprehensive education, transforming him into an intellectual and cultural patron. His reign marked a period of significant intellectual and cultural revival, often referred to as the Carolingian Renaissance, leaving a lasting impact on Western Europe.
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