Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II (Konrad) as Holy Roman Emperor on March 26, 1027 in the Old St. Peter's Basilica, in Rome. The event marked the beginning of the Salian dynasty's rule (1027–1125), with Conrad uniting the kingdoms of Germany, Italy, and Burgundy under his authority. Conradi's wife Gisela was also crowned as Empress in the same ceremony.
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