06-30-2011, 04:51 PM
No. You read from time to time that Charlemagne was recognised as such by the Byzantine state, but in fact his coronation was seen as a usurpation by both Irene (752–803) as well as Nicephoros I (802-811). Only when the war between Byzatines and FRanks ended in 810 did Michaeil I (811-813) recognise Charles as Emperor. However, he was never recognised as 'Emperor of the Romans'.
I don't know about Charles' successors, but I don't this they reached the same status. maybe the later Germanic kings did?
I don't know about Charles' successors, but I don't this they reached the same status. maybe the later Germanic kings did?
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
