GMGC1CHARLEMAGNE-SYKESPICOT By georgiamezz Dec 25, 800 Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor Feb 2, 962 Otto I is crowned Holy Roman Emperor becoming Charlemagne's successor Apr 14, 972 Byztantine princess Theophanu marries the son of Otto I, Imp relations with the Byzantine Empire May 29, 1453 The Byzantine Empire falls to the Ottoman Turks May 16, 1916 The Sykes-Picot agreement