The 1896 caption reads: “ Pope Leo XIII engraved by T Johnson after photograph of painting by Lenbach in Munich.” Pope Leo III was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 26 December 795 to his death. Protected by Charlemagne from the supporters of his predecessor, Adrian I, Leo subsequently strengthened Charlemagne's position by crowning him emperor.

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