The monastery, Aix-la-Chapelle, where Einhard studied

Einhard was born in Francia in 770. His parents were Einhart and Englifrit, noble landowners. In 779, Einhard went to a monastery in Fulda to be educated. He studied Latin, scripture, and writing. He was unusually intelligent. He was sent to Aachen in 791 to finish his schooling at the Palace School, where he met and became acquainted with royals.