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Coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemagne, had come to hear the Mass that was to be celebrated by Pope Leo III in the large basilica of St. Peter. When Charles rose from prayer in front of the altar, Leo placed a precious crown on his head, and the large crowd that was present in the church acclaimed Charles thus:
“To Charles Augustus, crowned by God, and peaceful emperor of the Romans, life and victory.”
