Holy Roman Empire Association - Sacrii Romani Imperii Nobilium Ordo

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Charlemagne - Father of Europe (2 April 748 – 28 January 814) was King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of what is now known as the Carolingian Empire from 800, also known as Charles the Great or Karl der Große, was a Frankish King who united much of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages, laying the foundations for modern France and Germany and ushering in a period of cultural revival known as the Carolingian Renaissance.

Founding Figure of Europe: Charlemagne is considered a founding figure of Europe and a model for future European kings. Holy Roman Empire: His imperial coronation laid the foundation for the Holy Roman Empire, a concept that endured for centuries. Cultural Revival: The Carolingian Renaissance had a lasting impact on European culture and education, preserving classical texts and influencing later revivals. Aachen: His court city of Aachen became an important center of learning and culture. www.OrderofCharlemagne.com

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Saint Henry II - Holy Roman Emperor - Saint Henry II was born in 973 and died in 1024. He was Duke of Bavaria under the name Henry IV from 995, King of Germany from 1002, and Holy Roman Emperor from 1014 until his death.

Son of Henry II, Duke of Bavaria, and Gisela of Burgundy, Henry belonged to the Ottonian dynasty. His education was entrusted to Bishop Volkmars of Hildesheim and later to Bishop Wolfgang of Regensburg, who profoundly influenced him with their Christian ideals and culture.

As Emperor, Henry distinguished himself for his deep religious commitment and dedication to Church reform. He worked closely with the popes of his time to combat simony (the sale of ecclesiastical offices) and Nicolaism (clerical marriage or concubinage), promoting morality and discipline among the clergy. He founded and enriched numerous dioceses and monasteries, the most famous of which is Bamberg Cathedral, where he and his wife, Kunigunde, were buried.

Henry was also a skilled politician and military leader. He faced and defeated internal rebellions, consolidated imperial power in Germany, and led military campaigns in Italy to restore order and imperial authority. Despite being a powerful ruler, he is remembered for his humility and for seeking to govern in accordance with Christian principles.

He was canonized in 1146 by Pope Eugene III, in recognition of his piety, his defense of the Church, and his commitment to peace.

He is the only Holy Roman Emperor to have been canonized. www.HolyRomanEmpireAssociation.org

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Nobility of the Holy Roman Empire - Holy Roman Empire Association - Associazioni dei Nobili del Sacro Romano Impero - The HREA is an Organization that was established in 1963 with the aim of uniting descendants in the male and female line of individuals who were granted Noble Titles by the Holy Roman Empire through Imperial Letters Patent. www.HolyRomanEmpireAssociation.org

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Le armi e gli scudi dei territori e dei regni governati dal Sacro Romano Imperatore Carlo V. www.HolyRomanEmpireAssociation.org

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La corona imperiale di Rodolfo II, imperatore del Sacro Romano Impero (1552-1612). www.HolyRomanEmpireAssociation.org

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The Cross of Lothair II, c. 1000 (Ottonian), oak core, gold, silver, gems, pearls, Augustus spolia cameo, cloisonne enamel, base dates to the 14th century, dedicated by Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor (Aachen Cathedral Treasury). www.HolyRomanEmpireAssociation.org

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Reliquary Bust of Emperor Charlemagne - Karlsbüste (thought to contain a fragment of the skull of Charlemagne, after 1349 (Coronation Crown of Charles IV, before July 25, 1349), silver gilt, gems including stones carved in antiquity, and ancient cameos, 86.3 cm high (Domschatz, Aachen). www.OrderofCharlemagne.com

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Face - Reliquary Bust of Emperor Charlemagne - Karlsbüste (thought to contain a fragment of the skull of Charlemagne, after 1349 (Coronation Crown of Charles IV, before July 25, 1349). www.OrderofCharlemagne.com

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Charlemagne - Father of Europe (2 April 748 – 28 January 814) was King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of what is now known as the Carolingian Empire from 800, also known as Charles the Great or Karl der Große, was a Frankish King who united much of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages, laying the foundations for modern France and Germany and ushering in a period of cultural revival known as the Carolingian Renaissance.

Founding Figure of Europe: Charlemagne is considered a founding figure of Europe and a model for future European kings.

Holy Roman Empire: His imperial coronation laid the foundation for the Holy Roman Empire, a concept that endured for centuries.

Cultural Revival: The Carolingian Renaissance had a lasting impact on European culture and education, preserving classical texts and influencing later revivals.

Aachen: His court city of Aachen became an important center of learning and culture.
www.OrderofCharlemagne.com