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Imperial Coronation in San Petronio

When
24 February 1530
Where
San Petronio Basilica
Part of
Coronation of Charles V in Bologna

Charles V was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Clement VII in San Petronio Basilica.

On 24 February 1530, Charles V's birthday, he was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in San Petronio. The Pope placed the golden crown on his head and gave him the imperial insignia, concluding the last papal imperial coronation.

Sources

  1. Coronation of Charles V Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26

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