Emperor of the Romans | |
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Former Monarchy | |
Imperial | |
Quaternion Eagle | |
Francis II | |
First monarch | Charlemagne |
Last monarch | Francis II |
Style | His Imperial Majesty |
Appointer | Papal appointment |
Monarchy started | 25 December 800 |
Monarchy ended | 6 August 1806 |
Current pretender | Position abolished |
Holy Roman Emperor was the title that was given to the ruler of a loose group of places in mostly Central Europe called the Holy Roman Empire. The title of "emperor" was passed from the Romans to the Frankish kingdom (for which "France" is named) when, on 25 December 800, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne, king of the Franks, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.