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The Conflict Between Church and State
The Pope and emperor fought for power. The Pope thought that there were two swords. One religious and one political. He also thought that the emperor should bow to him for religious matters, and that he should bow to the emperor for political matters. -
Period: Jan 18, 1001 to Jan 18, 1101
Christians Subject to Canon Law
Christians must follow the canon law, or face excommunication. -
Jan 17, 1075
Pope Gregory Bans Lay Investiture, and Excommunicates From Henry IV
Due to the insatisfaction over lay investiture, kings and nobles appointing church officials, the Pope bans it, and excommunitcates Henry IV. -
Jan 17, 1077
Henry IV Asks For Forgiveness
Henry IV crosses the snowy Alps in order to ask Pope Gregory for forgiveness. -
Jan 17, 1122
The Concordat of Worms
The Concordat of Worms was the compromise between the Emperor and the Church. -
Jan 17, 1152
Frederick is Chosen
Frederick is chosen to become king of the Holy Roman Empire. -
Jan 17, 1176
The Battle of Legnano
The Battle of Legano was an important battle that led to the Holy Roman Empire's downfall. -
Jan 17, 1177
Frederick Makes Peace
After losing at the Battle of Legano, Frederick makes peace with the Pope, and returns to Germany. -
Jan 17, 1190
Frederick Drowns, and the Fall
Due to Frederick's death, the Holy Roman Empire begins to fall. -
Charlemagne's Crowning
Charlemagne is crowned emperor by Pope Leo III. -
Otto I is Crowned
Otto I or Otto the Great was one of the most effective emperors, and made close alliances with the pope and clergy. -
Otto Invades Italy, and is Crowned Emperor
Otto invades Italy for the Pope. -
Period: to Jan 17, 1190
Holy Roman Empire
German-Roman Empire became known as the Holy Roman Empire. This was when the empire was at its strongest.
