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There was a count in northern Italy named Berengar of Ivrea, who declared himself king. In about 860, Berengar invaded the Papal States, which caused Pope John XII to appeal to Otto, who was King of Germany and had already taken the title King of Lombardy. Otto helped the pope, who crowned him emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in return.
As it happens, though Pope John XII and Otto I were pledged to support each other, they almost immediately became enemies. The pope entered into multiple conspiracies to depose Otto, and Otto attempted, with somewhat more success, to depose the pope.
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∙ 16y agoOtto I had helped Pope John XII when he was struggling with the Roman Nobles. Being Crowned was a reward for his support. This was in 962
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∙ 12y agoOtto I got declared the Roman Emperor because he helped the Pope when he was struggling so the pope declared him the Roman Empire.
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What describes the accomplishments of Charlemagne?
He was the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. He temporarily united Europe.
Charlemagne began the line of kings known as the?
"King of the Romans" (upon election to the throne) "Emperor of the Romans" (upon being crowned by the pope) or "Holy Roman Emperor" (a modern term for the monarch of the Holy Roman Empire)
When and where was charlemagne crowned holy roman emeror?
Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Roman People on December 25, 800 AD, by Pope Leo III, in St. Peter's Basilica, in Rome. His empire, however, is not usually considered the same as the Holy Roman Empire. Today, the empire of which he was crowned is usually called the Carolingian Empire. In the past, historians sometimes equated the Holy Roman Empire with the Carolingian Empire. Today, they are less likely to do that, and most commonly the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire is counted as Otto I. According to this newer view, the Holy Roman Empire was not equal to the Carolingian Empire, but descended from it. I should point out that the facts of events are not being disputed, but rather what names should be used. Medieval people did not use the name Holy Roman Empire until long after both Charlemagne and Otto I were gone, and they never used the name Carolingian Empire at all.
Whose votes elected the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?
The emperor of the Holy Roman Empire was elected by a college of prince-electors. A typical group of such electors was one that existed in the 12th century consisting of seven electors including:the King of Bohemiathe Margrave of Brandenburgthe Count Palatine of the Rhinethe Duke of Saxonythe Archbishop of Mainzthe Archbishop of Trierthe Archbishop of Cologne
Why was Holy Roman Empire created?
The precedent of the Holy Roman Empire was the Carolingian empire established by Charlemagne in 800. This empire covered France, Italy and Germany, which at the time included Holland, Luxembourg, eastern France, Switzerland, Austria, and Bohemia (the Czech Republic). This empire ended in 888 when the Carolingian dynasty died out. In Germany there was lack of unity and a lot of fighting between the princes. France broke away and Italy came under the control of other rulers. Henry I the Fowler managed to restore royal control over Germany. His son Otto I strengthened central control in Germany. In 961 he conquered Italy and restored the old empire minus France. He was crowned emperor by the pope and named himself Holy Roman Emperor, modelling himself on Charlemagne who had been given the title of Roman Emperor. His empire was called Holy Roman Empire.
Who was the Emperor of the holy roman empire?
Charlemagne
How many electors chose the emperor in the holy roman empire?
Seven electors chose the Holy Roman Emperor.
Who was the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?
CHARLEMAGNE
Who was crowned the emperor of the holy roman empire?
Charlemagne
Why was Charles the Great nickname Holy Roman Empire?
hOly Roman Emperor was a title, not a nickname.
What king had to deal with Luther's reformation on the Holy Roman Empire?
It was the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V
Whose rule began the roman empire?
crowned holy roman emperor
Who was the first emperor of thr holy roman empire?
Charles I.
Who was the tenth century holy roman emperor?
Otto I the Great, Holy Roman Emperor (lived 912-973, reigned 936-973). The Holy Roman Emperor was ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, a predecessor of numerous countries mainly in central Europe.
How was holy roman emperor power limited?
The power of the Holy Roman Emperor was limited by the power of the princes and the bishops of the empire. The Roman Empire was a collection of principalities, duchies, bishoprics and city-states. It comprised more than 300 states
How did the ambitions of German emperor affect the holy roman empire?
The Holy Roman Emperor and the Holy Roman Empire lasted from the year 800 to 1805 when it was dismantled after the Battle of Austerlitz. Germany was unified in 1871 with the declaration of Wilhelm von Hohenzollern of Prussia as the German Emperor. Thus, the two entities never coincided historically.
Who said the Holy Roman Empire was 'not Holy Roman or an Empire'?
Voltaire said the Holy Roman Empire was not 'Holy, Roman, or an Empire.'
