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What was Pope Leo III's relationship with the Byzantine Empire?

  • Tense and complicated

  • Friendly and cooperative

  • Indifferent

  • Hostile and confrontational

Answer

Pope Leo III's relationship with the Byzantine Empire was tense and complicated due to the coronation of Charlemagne as emperor. The Byzantines did not approve of the coronation, but they were preoccupied with their own defenses and could not offer much opposition.
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