dec 23, 800 - Coronation of Charlemagne
Description:
On 23 December, Leo swore an oath of innocence to Charlemagne. His position having thereby been weakened, the Pope sought to restore his status. Two days later, at Mass, on Christmas Day (25 December), when Charlemagne knelt at the altar to pray, the Pope crowned him Imperator Romanorum ("Emperor of the Romans") in Saint Peter's Basilica.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 23, 800
Now
~ 1225 years ago