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Who was proclaimed the new "emperor of the Romans" by Pope Leo III in the year 800?

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Charlemagne

Charlemagne was crowned emperor in 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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