because he helped the pope when he was struggling so the pope declared him roman empior
Otto I was declared the Roman Emperor on February 2, 962, by Pope John XII, following his military successes and strong alliance with the Church. This event marked the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire and positioned Otto as a key figure in European history, symbolizing the revival of the Roman imperial tradition in Central Europe. The coronation was a significant step in unifying Otto's diverse territories under a single imperial identity.
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