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Politics & Government

Louis II Crowned King of Italy by Pope Sergius II

June 15th, 844 1180 years ago

Louis II was crowned as King of Italy by Pope Sergius II in Rome. The ceremony was significant as it reinforced the relationship between the Frankish monarchy and the papacy, marking a pivotal point in the political landscape of Italy during the early Middle Ages. This crowning symbolized the fusion of religious and royal authority, with the Pope formally bestowing legitimate power upon Louis II, who was a Frankish king, thereby legitimizing his claim to the throne of Italy and increasing his influence over the region.

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