Holy Roman Empire

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  • Jan 16, 1075

    Lay Investiture

    Lay Investiture
    Pope Gregory banned lay investiture. Lay investiture are a ceremony where kings and nobles appointed church officals.
  • Jan 17, 1077

    "Showdown at Canossa"

    "Showdown at Canossa"
    Henry IV was excommunicated by Pope Gregory VII. Henry wanted to save his throne so he crossed the snowy Aplsto Canossa in Italy.He stood infront of the gate for 3 days, and the pope was obligated to forgive him.
  • Jan 16, 1100

    Holy Roman Empire

    Holy Roman Empire
    Roman Empire of German Nation was then named Holy Raman Empire. The Holy Roman Empire was the strongest state Europe.
  • Jan 16, 1122

    Concordat of Worms

    Concordat of Worms
    Gregory and Henry came to an agreement that the Church only could appoint a bishop but the emperor could veto the appointment. This agreement was very important because the ruling of both political and religious would led to conflicts, as done.
  • Jan 16, 1152

    Frederick I

    Frederick I
    Frederick I, Barbarossa, became the next ruler. He was the first ruler who called his kingdom Holy Roman Empire. Whenever he fought and left his kingdom disorder always happened.
  • Jan 17, 1176

    Battle of Legnano

    Battle of Legnano
    The pope was mad at Frederick for ivnading rich cities of Italy and gathered a army to fight against Frederick. The Italian soliders of the pope defeated the knights. This victory was the first in the time in history.
  • Jan 17, 1177

    Peace

    Frederick and the pope made peace. Frederick returned to Germany.
  • Jan 17, 1190

    Frederick

    Frederick
    After the defeat Frederick drowned and his empire fell.

  • Charlemagne Gets Crowned as The Roman Empire

    Charlemagne Gets Crowned as The Roman Empire
    For the first time in history, a pope crowned someone as the Roman Empire. Charlemagne was the first to be crowned, by Pope Leo III, becuase he was a good leader. Also becuase the church wanted to influnce spiritual and political matters.

  • Canon Law

    Canon Law
    The Canon Law is a guide for the people to follow. The law includes matters of marriage and about religious practices.

  • Otto the Great, was crowned King.

    Otto the Great, was crowned King.
    Otto was the most effective ruler in the medieval Germany. Otto followed in Charlemagne's footsteps. He formed a close alliance with the Church, invaded Italy on the pope's behalf, and also was crowned emperor in 962.
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    Sacraments

    A sacrament is an important ceremory.In these times people wanted to get closer to God and through these sacraments helps them recieve a part of God.