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The church felt that kings should not have power over them and the kings would choose people for simony, that is why the ban came into play.
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Henry was in the snow for three days asking for the Pope's forgiveness
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Representatives of the Church and the emperor met in the German city of Worms (wurms). They reached a compromise known as the Concordat of Worms. By its term , the Church also alone could appoint a bishop, but the emperor could veto the appointment.
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He was elected because the Germans believed they needed a stronger ruler to keep the peace.
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First to call his lands the Holy Roman Empire. His forceful personality and military skills enabled him to dominate German princes.
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Foot soldiers of the Lombard League faced Fredrick's army in this battle. The Italian soldiers won the battle using crossbows to defeat the feudal knights.
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Fredrick makes peace and returns to Germany. This defeat underminded his authority with the German princes. After he drowned in 1190, his empire fell.
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Charlamagne was crowned by Pope Leo the Third.
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Followed the policies of Charlamagne. Built up his power by becoming close to church officials. He dominated the church in Germany
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Otto followed in Charlamagne's footsteps, which made him also invade Italy on the pope's behalf. The pope crowned him emperor as a reward.
