What event in 800 AD marked a new imperial line in Western Europe?
The Great Schism
The Council of Nicaea
The Fall of Constantinople
The Papal Coronation of Charlemagne
Answer
The papal coronation of the Frankish King, Charlemagne, as Roman Emperor in 800 AD marked a new imperial line in Western Europe. This event led to the formation of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a revival of the Imperial title but not a direct continuation of Roman traditions or institutions.
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