Which of the following statements best identifies the sequence of events that led to Charlemagne becoming Holy Roman emperor?(1 point) Responses After granting refuge to Pope Leo III, Charlemagne was crowned by the pope himself as emperor of Rome. After granting refuge to Pope Leo III, Charlemagne was crowned by the pope himself as emperor of Rome. After succeeding his father as king of the Franks, Charlemagne inherited the title of emperor of Rome. After succeeding his father as king of the Franks, Charlemagne inherited the title of emperor of Rome. After creating centers of learning in western Europe, Charlemagne became emperor of Rome. After creating centers of learning in western Europe, Charlemagne became emperor of Rome. After defeating the Lombards in 772, Charlemagne was officially recognized as emperor of Rome.

After defeating the Lombards in 772, Charlemagne was officially recognized as emperor of Rome.