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800 in France

Explore 2 historical events and records for France in 800.

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Historical records for France in 800

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December

25 December 800

Imperial Coronation

Charlamagne I the Great · Rome · House / House of Carolingian

Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne emperor in Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome on Christmas Day.

December 800

Judicial Inquiry into Leo III

Charlamagne I the Great · Rome · Government / Government of France

Before the imperial coronation, Charlemagne presides over proceedings in Rome concerning accusations made against Pope Leo III and the violence against him.

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