Round 1: Tossup 14

Description acceptable. An agreement that partially recognized this event also confirmed the vassalage of Duke Borna, ending a war that destroyed Tarsatica. This event was partially recognized by Michael I Rangabe in exchange for lands in Dalmatia as part of the Pax Nicephori. Most modern historians like Henry Mayr-Harting agree this event was first planned at Paderborn after a man was saved from mutilation by Winigis; that planning contradicts (*) Einhard’s claim that it took a supposedly humble man by surprise. (-5[1])To justify this event, The Annals of Lorsch (10[1])cites the gender of Irene of Athens and the concept of Translatio imperii. A newly reinstated pope led this event at Christmas (10[1])Mass in the year 800 at St. Peter’s Basilica. For 10 points, identify or describe this event in which Pope Leo III bestowed a higher rank on a Frankish king. ■END■ (10[1])

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