Coronation
Crowned Emperor by Pope John XII in Rome, revives the Empire of Charlamagne
Historical events in 962
9 historical records
February 9624 historical events
Holy Roman Emperor
Revives the title of Holy Roman Emperor, sees himself as the successor to Charlamagne. Otto is crowned Emperor by Pope John XII, intertwining the affairs of the German Kingdom with those of Italy and the Papacy and marking the German King's as successors to the Empire of Charlemagne, which through the concept of translatio imperii, also made them consider themselves as successors to Ancient Rome
Holy Roman Empire
Otto is crowned Emperor by Pope John XII, intertwining the affairs of the German Kingdom with those of Italy and the Papacy and marking the German King's as successors to the Empire of Charlemagne, which through the concept of translatio imperii, also made them consider themselves as successors to Ancient Rome. Crowned Emperor by Pope John XII in Rome, revives the Empire of Charlamagne
Translatio Imperii
Otto is crowned Emperor by Pope John XII, intertwining the affairs of the German Kingdom with those of Italy and the Papacy and marking the German King's as successors to the Empire of Charlemagne, which through the concept of translatio imperii, also made them consider themselves as successors to Ancient Rome
Death of Edgar the Peaceful
Death of Ethelfleda
Succession
His wife Ethelfleda dies in childbirth leaving a single heir, Edward
Birth of Edward the Martyr
Birth of Edward the Martyr
Death of Ethelfleda
Death of Ethelfleda
Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotia