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Who continued the suppression of the Saxons after Pepin?

  • Louis the Pious

  • Charlemagne

  • Charles Martel

  • Clovis I

Answer

Charlemagne, the son of Pepin the Short, continued the subjugation of the Saxons. He extended Frankish rule eastward, subduing the Saxons and incorporating their lands into his empire through a series of military campaigns and administrative reforms. Charlemagne's conquest marked a significant turning point in the history of the region, shaping the political and cultural landscape of Europe for centuries to come.
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