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.
The Frankish Empire, which is usually called the Carolingina Empire, started on December 25, 800 AD with the coronation of Charlemagne in Rome.
Charlemagne was not crowned emperor of a city. He was crowned Emperor of the Romans, implying that he was ruler of the Roman Empire. There was, and still is, much controversy over this event. We do know know what the intent was or even who was behind it. Charlemagne is said to have taken the position that the coronation was a surprise to him, but many people have found that hard to believe. The Byzantine government, which still called itself the Roman Empire, took issue at the whole thing, as can well be imagined.
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Charlemagne became emperor by being crowned by Pope Leo III in the year 800. This coronation took place in Rome and marked the revival of the title of Western Roman Emperor since the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476. Charlemagne's rule and military conquests had made him a powerful and influential figure in Europe, and the coronation solidified his status as the leader of the Carolingian Empire.
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The Coronation of Charlemagne was created in 1517.
Charlemagne was crowned twice, once as King of the Franks, and once as Emperor of the Romans. The first of these coronations took place in Noyon, which is north of Paris. The second coronation was in Rome, in Saint Peter's Basilica.
He hoped to acknowledge Charlemagne as ruler of Europe.
Coronation Gospels
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coronation of Charlemagne by Pope Leo III
This question is probably impossible to answer, because nothing is recorded that answers it. We have been told that Charlemagne's coronation as emperor was a surprise to him, but we do not know he opposed it. Charlemagne was crowned three times. He did not oppose the first two, when he was crowned King of the Franks and King of the Lombards.
The coming together of Roman, Christian, and Germanic elements.
The coming together of Roman, Christian, and Germanic elements.
The coming together of Roman, Christian, and Germanic elements.
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.