Coronation
Crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Gregory V
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996 in Germany
Explore 3 historical events and records for Germany in 996.
Historical records for Germany in 996
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Holy Roman Empire
Gregory becomes the first German Pope, appointed by his cousin Otto III, whom he appointed shortly after crowned Holy Roman Emperor
Pope
Appoints his cousin Bruno of Carinthia as Pope Gregory V
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