What King or Emperor taught himself to read and "dubbed" as Holy in Medieval times?

Question

He was consecrated by a Pope with a similar name to the current Pope.

Answer 1

The king you're referring to is almost certainly Charlemagne (also known as Charles the Great).

1. Taught himself to read: Charlemagne was deeply interested in learning and education. While it's debated whether he ever fully learned to write, he taught himself to read later in life and supported widespread literacy through what became known as the Carolingian Renaissance.
2. "Dubbed" as Holy: Charlemagne was crowned "Emperor of the Romans" by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day in the year 800, a title that would eventually evolve into the Holy Roman Emperor. This title linked his rule to the legacy of ancient Rome and Christian holiness.
3. Consecrated by a Pope with a similar name to the current Pope: The current Pope is Pope Francis. Charlemagne was crowned by Pope Leo III, and Francis and Leo are both names of significant early Christian saints and popes. While not identical, the connection in naming and style is notable.

So, your historical figure is:

Charlemagne, King of the Franks and later crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III.

Answer 2

Charlemagne was a medieval King (of the Franks or modern day France) and Holy Roman Emperor who was known for his exemplary desire to learn. This love of learning that Charlemagne displayed was extremely uncommon among rulers of the medieval period. The fact that he had the desire and took the time to teach himself to read and write is a credit to his intelligence. Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor on Dec 25th, 800 A.D. by Pope Leo III (one of the Popes whom the current Pope, Leo XIV, likely named himself after). That crowning by a sitting Pope, along with Charlemagne's love and patronage of the arts and higher learning, led him to be viewed both in his own time and historically as a "Holy" figure.

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Answer 3

Charlemagne:

1. King of the Franks, also known as
2. Charles the Great
3. The Holy Roman Emperor
4. Consecrated by Pope Leo III