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Furthermore, the Emperor Francis II. was obliged to surrender the crown of the _Holy Roman Empire_, and thereafter to content himself with the title of _Emperor of Austria_.
General History for Colleges and High Schools Philip Van Ness Myers
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Montholon answered: "According to the instructions which I, as ambassador, received I believe that His Majesty wanted to become Emperor of Germany, that he aimed to be crowned as '_Emperor of the West_'.
Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Anno 1812 Achilles Rose 1877
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He failed to take the city, owing to his lack of seapower, but John, the despot of Thessaly, was obliged to give up the title Emperor of the West and to recognize the suzerainty of the Nicaean emperor.
1236-71 2001
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The unity of the monarchy is expressed in the common head of the state, who bears the title Emperor of Austria and Apostolic King of Hungary, and in the common administration of a series of affairs, which affect both halves of the Dual Monarchy.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" Various
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The title Emperor and Priest had been conceded as a compliment to some sovereigns because of their zeal in defending the very faith that Leo now attacked.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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But it was soon seen that the term Emperor was the only one which satisfied Napoleon's ambition and French love of splendour.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 1 of 2) John Holland Rose 1898
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India, and I may here observe that the term Emperor of India, now borne by the English king, is entirely of British manufacture.
Studies in Literature and History Alfred Comyn Lyall 1873
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You are no match for Lord Dax!!! p.s. the Emperor is a sissy he will die too ...
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Obviously the Emperor is afraid of what might happen when you and Luke face him.
Here Comes The Son 2005
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That promise of immortality brings loyalty to the Empire, but the Emperor is a bit of a manipulator.
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