Nicholas crowned the eight - year - old prince Emeric king on 16 May 1182 according to the narration of French chronicler Geoffroy du Breuil .
1182 confirmed Emeric 's right to succeed his father .
Nicholas crowned the eight - year - old prince Emeric king on 16 May 1182 , which confirmed Emeric 's right to succeed his father , according to the narration of French chronicler Geoffroy du Breuil .