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Holders of this title staked their claim to a jewel known as the “Orphan Stone.” Holders of this title could grant (-5[1])the “privilege of not appealing” which would limit the right to appeal to the Aulic council. The Ghibellines backed holders of this title. The Golden Bull of 1356 named seven (*) prince-electors who would raise people to this position, (10[1])including the margrave of Brandenburg and the King of Bohemia. Historians dispute the first holder of this position between Otto the Great and a king (-5[1])who was crowned by Pope Leo III in 800. For 10 points, Charlemagne is said to have been the first holder of what imperial title? (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

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