Historical Events tagged with "popejohnxii"
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Politics & Government
Coronation of King Otto I of Germany
August 7th, 936 1088 years ago
The coronation of Otto I as king of Germany occurred in the church at Aix-la-Chapelle, where he received the holy anointing and the regal insignia. Otto's ascension signified the consolidation of power in the German territories and marked a pivotal moment that intertwined the German monarchy with the Church. Support from regional leaders and the pope played a crucial role in legitimizing his rule. This event strengthened Otto’s claim to be the protector of Christendom and the Holy Roman Empire.
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