Historical Events tagged with "regalia"
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Politics & Government
Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Emperor
March 26th, 1027 997 years ago
Pope John XIX crowned Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor in 1027. The ceremony took place in Rome, where the Pope symbolically bestowed the imperial insignia. This act not only strengthened Conrad's authority but also reaffirmed the traditional alliance between the papacy and the German monarchy. The coronation was part of Conrad's efforts to consolidate his power across the fragmented regions of the Holy Roman Empire, establishing his role as a central figure in medieval European politics.
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