This event revived the idea of empire in the West, fused the Latin Church with Frankish power, and challenged Byzantium's claim to universal empire. It is considered one of the foundations of the tradition of the Holy Roman Empire and of Europe's political identity.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Coronation of Charlemagne?
- At Christmas in the year 800, Pope Leo III crowned the Frankish King Charlemagne as "Emperor of the Romans" in Rome.
- When did Coronation of Charlemagne happen?
- 800 CE
- Where did Coronation of Charlemagne take place?
- Roma