Pope Leo III
Head of the Catholic Church from 795 to 816 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pope Leo III (died 12 June 816) was bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 26 December 795 to his death. Protected by Charlemagne from the supporters of his predecessor, Adrian I, Leo subsequently strengthened Charlemagne's position by crowning him emperor. The coronation was not approved by most people in Constantinople, although the Byzantines, occupied with their own defenses, were in no position to offer much opposition to it.
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Leo III | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Holy Roman Church |
Papacy began | 27 December 795 |
Papacy ended | 12 June 816 |
Predecessor | Adrian I |
Successor | Stephen IV |
Personal details | |
Born | 750 |
Died | 12 June 816(816-06-12) (aged 65–66) Rome, Papal States |
Previous post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of Santa Susanna |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 12 June |
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