Carolingian Empire

Holy Roman Emperor
Imperial Coronation of Charlemagne, by Friedrich Kaulbach ©Image Attribution forthcoming. Image belongs to the respective owner(s).
800 Jan 1

Holy Roman Emperor

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rom

Pope Leo III crowns Frankish king Charlemagne, who united most of Western Europe and forcibly extended Christendom, as heir of the Roman emperors at the basilica of Saint Peter's at Rome.

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