Napoleon had reestablished relations with the pope in 1801, through the Concordat, stating that Catholicism was the official religion of France. ... Alexander the First fell to the French army at Friedland in 1807, Napoleon required Russia to sign on to the Continental System as one of their concessions. ... In a grand ceremony, at Notre Dame, Napoleon did not receive, but took the crown and title from Pope Pius VII. ... Instead of allowing Pope Pius to place the crown on his head, he took possession of the crown, and placed it on his own head. ... This, compounded by the fact that Alex...

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