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Friedrich III Crowned
The Holy Roman Emperor FRIEDRICH III is crowned in Rome by Nicholaus V - the last emperor to go to Italy to be crowned by the Pope
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1452 Coronations Crowned Friedrich I Ii Nicholaus Pope
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1. Title: "Friedrich III's Papal Coronation: The Last Emperor's Journey to Rome" This evocative image captures the historic moment when Friedrich III (1415-1493), the Holy Roman Emperor, was crowned in Rome by Pope Nicholas V (1397-1455) in 1452. This event marked the last time a German emperor traveled to Italy to receive the imperial crown from the Pope, a custom that had been in place since the 10th century. Friedrich III, also known as Friedrich the Peaceful or Friedrich the Wise, ascended to the imperial throne in 1440. His election was significant because he was the first emperor to be chosen by the electors without the involvement of the Habsburg dynasty, which had dominated imperial politics for decades. Seeking to strengthen his position and legitimize his rule, Friedrich decided to follow the traditional path of imperial coronation in Rome. The journey to Italy was long and arduous. Friedrich and his entourage, which included his wife Eleonora of Austria and their children, embarked on their journey in 1451 and did not reach Rome until the following year. The papal coronation was a grand affair, attended by numerous dignitaries and representatives from various European courts. The ceremony took place in St. Peter's Basilica, and the imperial insignia, including the imperial crown and the orb, were presented to Friedrich by the Pope. This image, created in the 19th century, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the solemnity and grandeur of the imperial coronation. The intricate details of the robes, the ornate decorations, and the expressions of the participants convey the sense of history in the making. The image also underscores the significance of the papal coronation as a symbol of imperial legitimacy and the complex web of political alliances and customs that shaped European history in the late Middle Ages.
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