In return for protecting the pope, Otto I received significant political benefits, including the consolidation of his power and the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire. His support for the papacy helped legitimize his rule, reinforcing the connection between the church and the monarchy. Otto was also granted the title of emperor, which elevated his status and authority in Europe, allowing him to exert greater influence over Italian and German territories. This alliance with the papacy played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of medieval Europe.
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.
The creation of the Holy Roman Empire restored the alliance between the pope and the emperor which had been established between Pope Leo III and Charlemagne. Pope John XII and Otto signed a document which declared the pope was the head of the church and Otto was the secular protector of the church.
Pope John XII rewarded Otto I By Crowning Him Emperor of The Romans.
Otto I got declared the Roman Emperor because he helped the Pope when he was struggling so the pope declared him the Roman Empire.
The Swiss Guard protects the pope.
otto I
Otto IV
The Swiss Guards are the most visible body guards of the pope.
When Otto I freed the Pope from the control of the Romans, he was named Holy Roman Emperor.
Sent troops to Italy to protect the pope
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