for December 25
EVENTS
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800: |
Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor |
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875: |
Charles the Bald crowned Emperor |
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1066: |
William the Conqueror crowned king of England |
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1559: |
Pius IV elected pope |
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Born Giovanni Angelo de'Medici, Pius concluded the Council of Trent and pursued reforms of the Papal Curia. |
WHO DIED
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795: |
Pope Adrian I |
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The relationship of Adrian to Emperor Charlemagne was considered an ideal expression of Church and State in a united Christian society. |
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1156: |
Peter the Venerable |
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As Abbot of Cluny, Peter of Montboissier made great reforms to the monastery that restored its influence in European religious politics. |
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Medieval History |
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