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The crowning of Charlemagne as Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III in 800 CE significantly increased tensions between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires. This act was perceived by the Byzantine Empire, which considered itself the continuation of the Roman Empire, as a direct challenge to its authority and legitimacy. The West's embrace of a new imperial identity under Charlemagne created a rift, as the Eastern Empire viewed itself as the rightful successor to Roman rule. This event marked a deepening divide that would contribute to the eventual schism between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.

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