MAPS OF HISTORY · ON THIS DAY · December 25 · 800
ON THIS DAY · 25 DECEMBER 800
In St Peter’s, Charlemagne is crowned Emperor of the Romans —…
In St Peter’s, Charlemagne is crowned Emperor of the Romans — resurrecting a title that will haunt European politics for a thousand years.
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