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dec 2, 1804 - Napoleon declares himself Emperor of France

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In order to legitimize his seat on the throne as Emperor of France, Napoleon knew that his coronation ceremony could be like no other. His coronation was a hybrid of French and Roman customs and was held in the presence of the Pope himself in order to emphasize the magnitude of the event.

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dec 2, 1804
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~ 221 years ago

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