Holy Roman Empire

1000
Emperor Otto III opens Charlemagne's tomb
18 Jun 1155
Frederick Barbarossa Crowned Holy Roman Emperor
1165
Frederick Barbarossa transfers the remains of Charlemagne to a golden shrine
1168
Frederick Barbarossa donates a large bronze chandelier to hang over the shrine of Charlemagne at Aachen
1215
Emperor Frederick II moves Charlemagne's bones to a splendid golden shrine, which is placed beneath the chandelier in the middle of the Palatine Chapel in Aachen.