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The Holy Roman Emperor, originally and officially the Emperor of the Romans ( Latin: Imperator Romanorum, German: Kaiser der Römer) during the Middle Ages, and also known as the Roman-German Emperor since the early modern period [1] ( Latin: Imperator Germanorum, German: Römisch-deutscher Kaiser, lit. 'Roman-German emperor'), was the ruler ...
Henry IV spent the last years of his life desperately grasping to keep his throne. It was a greatly diminished kingdom. Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor. The Investiture Controversy continued for several decades as each successive pope tried to diminish imperial power by stirring up revolt in Germany. These revolts were gradually successful.
1050–1106. H ENRY AT C ASSANOVA. Henry IV, made king at the age of six and ruling for fifty years as leader of Germany and the Holy Roman Empire, was known primarily for his many wars with the Saxons and the infamous Investiture Controversy—a battle of wills with the Pope that resulted in his excommunication.
Aug 4, 2017 · 12th century illustration showing Hugh of Cluny, Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, and Matilda of Tuscany from the Life of the Countess Matilda of Canossa. The account written by a supporter of Countess Matilda has her playing more of a central role in the affair, acting as the key intermediary.
son Henry IV. Agnes of Poitou (born c. 1024—died Dec. 14, 1077, Rome [Italy]) was the second wife of the Holy Roman emperor Henry III. She was regent (1056–62) during the minority of her son, the future Henry IV. Agnes was a daughter of William V the Great, duke of Aquitaine, and was a descendant of the kings of Burgundy and Italy.
Nov 21, 2023 · Henry IV (c. 1056-1106) was the Holy Roman Emperor. He was born around 1050 and became King of the Romans at the age of 6 or 7 (the medieval sources aren't all in agreement about when he was born ...
He is remembered chiefly for his conflict with Emperor Henry IV in the Investiture Controversy. Gregory’s excommunication of the emperor gave rise to a bitter quarrel that ended when Henry begged for forgiveness in a memorable scene at Canossa, Italy, in 1077. A renewed quarrel led Gregory to excommunicate the emperor again in 1080, and Henry ...
