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Charlemagne was crowned as King of the West Franks in 768, and this certainly made him a Germanic king.

He was crowned Emperor of the Roman People by Pope Leo III in 800. Whether this actually made him he a Roman emperor is a question for debate. Certainly Empress Irene of what was called the Roman Empire at the time (now called the Byzantine Empire) did not think the title was legitimate.

Please use the link to the related question below for more information on various countries calling themselves the Roman Empire.

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