Charlemagne's Renaissance
Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World
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The Story of Charlemagne
Pepin the Short appealed to the Pope after a battle with some other tribal chieftains. Zachary declares Pepin, King and in thanks gives the Pope some land in Central Italy. Charlemagne then puts Leo back in power and crowns Charles the Holy Roman Emperor.
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