Because he was an emperor, and because he was a Christian.
Charlemagne was crowned emperor in Rome.
In 800 AD under Charlemagne.
Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne emperor, December 25, 800.
Charlemagne was crowned the new Roman emperor in A.D. 800
Charlemagne was the first Catholic emperor.
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Charlemagne did not want people to think the pope had the power to choose who was emperor.
Charlemagne is best remembered for being the Christian Emperor of the West.
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne.
Charlemagne is best remembered for being the Christian Emperor of the West.
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