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Both claimed the exclusive right to name new bishops.
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Who did Henry IV conflict with?
Pope Gregory VII
Who excommunicated Henry IV?
Pope Gregory VII
With whom did Pope Gregory VII clash?
emporer Henry IV
How was the conflict between the pope and VII and Henry IV resolved?
Pope Gregory died leaving Henry iv to do as he pleased
How did Henry IV and Gregory IV disagree?
Henry refused to obey Gregory also when Gregory accepted the new king Henry went to war Gregory allies drove out Henry forces
Who told Pope Gregory VII to resign?
Henry IV of Germany told him to resign. In exchange, Gregory excommunicated Henry and remained as pope.
What was the date when Pope Gregory VII excommunicated emperor Henry IV?
Henry was excommunicated on February 22, 1076.
What did Pope Gregory VII accomplish?
He is most famous for the role he played in the Investiture Controversy with Henry IV.
Who was the Pope who banned lay investiture?
Emperor Henry IV called a meeting with the bishops and with their approval he sent Pope Gregory VII a letter ordering him to step down. Gregory sent a letter back excommunicating Henry IV. Henry asked for forgiveness to no avail. In January 1077, Henry went to Canossa where Gregory was visiting still trying to get forgiveness. After making Henry wait three days out in the snow, Pope Gregory finally ended his excommunication.
Why did Henry IV beg pope Gregory vII for the forgiveness?
It's because Henry's nobles supported Gregory, and the reason why Henry begged the Pope was because he said the Pope had no real authority.
What did Pope Saint Gregory VII say kings could no longer do?
Roman Catholic AnswerOne of the biggest things to happen during the reign of Pope Gregory VII was the investiture controversy. The issue was who had the right to appoint bishops, and the Popes have always held that as their right. King Henry IV, the Holy Roman Emperor, was the primary target of Pope St. Gregory VII, but the popes have always said that it was their right, alone, to appoint new bishops, Henry disagree. In short, Pope St. Gregory VII said that kings could no longer appoint bishops.
Pope and emperor of the Holy Roman Empire who battled over lay investiture?
Pope Gregory VII, and Henry IV
