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In the frankish empire- what was the connection with the pope?
The Frankish Empire was also called the Carolingian Empire after Charlemagne, its founder. The pope crowned Charlemagne as emperor. He did this as a reward for breaking Lombard rule in Italy. Charlemagne was given the title of 'Roman Emperor' to symbolise the independence of Italy and (western European) Roman Catholic Christendom form the Eastern Roman Empire which had controlled central Italy and the pope. Basically, Charlemagne was the emperor of Roman Catholic Christendom.
Why did Charlemagne not invite pope when he passed his crown to his son?
Charlemagne was not prepared for his coronation and may not have wanted to be crowned by the Pope. If the Pope had the power to crown Charlemagne king, the Pope might also have the right to remove the crown.
How did Charlemagne and the Carolingians build the Frankish Empire?
Supported the pope; pope crowned Charlemagne Emperor of the Roman people
What are the titles given to Charlemagne by pope?
The pope gave Charlemagne the title of Holy Roman Emperor, on Christmas Day of 799(?)/800
Why was Charlemagne concerned when the pope crowned him the new Roman emperor?
Charlemagne did not want people to think the pope had the power to choose who was emperor.
What was charlemagns greatest achievement?
In 800, Charlemagne traveled to Rome to crush an unruly mob that had attacked the pope. In gratitude, Pope Leo III crowned him emperor. The coronation was historic. A pope has claimed the political right to confer the title "Roman Emperor" on a European king. This event signaled the joining of Germanic power, the Church, and the heritage of the Roman Empire.
Who crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor?
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne.
Who was called emperor of the Romans by the pope?
Charlemagne
What title did Pope Leo III give to Charlemagne?
Charlemagne was crowned (Western) Roman Emperor
What did Pope Leo hope to accomplish at the coronation of Charlemagne?
He hoped to acknowledge Charlemagne as ruler of Europe.
What was the city ruled by the pope in Charlemagne's time?
rome
Who was anointed emperor by pope Leo iii?
charlemagne
