Which Pope crowned Henry II as emperor?
Pope Benedict VIII
Pope Eugene III
Pope Innocent III
Pope Gregory VII
Answer
Pope Benedict VIII crowned Henry II as emperor in 1014. This was a controversial decision, as Henry was not the son of an emperor and was not considered to be the rightful heir to the throne. However, Benedict crowned Henry in order to gain his support in the fight against the Saracens.
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