Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne emperor, December 25, 800.
Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III in 800. He would be the first person in the west to bear this title since the deposition of the last Roman Emperor Romulus Augustus in 476.
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as the new emperor on Christmas Day in 800 AD to symbolize the alliance between the Frankish kingdom and the papacy, reinforcing the idea of a Christian ruler. This act also aimed to legitimize Charlemagne's power and authority, portraying him as the protector of the Christian faith against external threats. Additionally, it marked the revival of the Western Roman Empire, establishing a significant precedent for the relationship between the church and state in medieval Europe.
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as the first Holy Roman Emperor on December 25, 800, to signify the revival of the Western Roman Empire and to strengthen the relationship between the papacy and Charlemagne's Frankish kingdom. This act symbolized the church's authority to confer legitimacy on secular rulers, reinforcing the idea that the emperor ruled under divine sanction. Additionally, Charlemagne's support of the church and his role in defending Christianity against external threats made him a suitable candidate for this honor. The coronation marked a pivotal moment in the intertwining of religious and political power in medieval Europe.
Charlemagne became king of the Franks in 768 and later king of the Lombards in 774. He was crowned as Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III on December 25, 800. Therefore, he was a king for about 32 years before ascending to the title of emperor.
charlemagne
Charlemagne was declared Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III when Leo crowned him on December 25, 800.
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne.
charlamagne/chareles the great
Charlemagne was crowned (Western) Roman Emperor
He hoped to acknowledge Charlemagne as ruler of Europe.
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Emperor of the Romans on December 25, 800 AD.
Charlemagne ruled from 768 AD to 814 AD. During his own reign he was to see three different popes rule over Christendom. These were: * Stephen IV (767-772 AD) * Adrian I (772-795 AD) * St. Leo III (795-816 AD)
Converted his kingdom to Christianity.
He crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor.
coronation of Charlemagne by Pope Leo III
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of the Romans (not the Roman people).