07-01-2011, 01:43 AM
Quote: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)
Not to play devil's advocate, but how is Charlemagne being a "usurper" as opposed to "emperor" any different than half the "Real" Roman Emperors, many of which were "usurpers"
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