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Who was the leader of the franks and was crowned emperor by pope Leo 3

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Charlemagne is crowned emperor - December 25, 800. Pope Leo III crowned the Frankish king, Charlemagne, Emperor of the Romans on Christmas Day, 800 in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, making him the most powerful ruler of his time.
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