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Around 1525, Henry VIII was becoming impatient with his first wife, Catherine of Aragon because she was not able to have a son. He soon began courting his future second wife Anne Boelyn. Henry wanted to divorce Catherine and marry Anne, but when he requested a divorce from the Pope, he refused. Henry did not take rejection very well, so he then separated himself from the Catholic Church and formed his own Anglican, Church of England. He was then able to divorce Catherine and marry Anne, which obviously didn't work out either because the man had six wives in his lifetime. The English break from the Vatican coudl be considered the defining point in Henry VIII's reign.
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∙ 10y agoIn a nutshell: Henry proclaimed himself the head of the Church of England and granted himself a divorce. He was then excommunicated by the pope.
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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.
Who told Pope Gregory VII to resign?
Henry IV of Germany told him to resign. In exchange, Gregory excommunicated Henry and remained as pope.
Why did pope Gregory excommunicate emperor Henry iv?
Henry lV violated the pope's orders.
Why did pope gregory VII excommunicate emperor henry?
Henry lV violated the pope's orders.
What pope had to grant Henry forgiveness in 1075?
Pope Gregory VII.
What action did Pope Gregory VII take against the king in 1076?
Pope Gregory excommunicated King Henry IV while Henry declared the pope deposed. Most of the people seemed to support the actions of the pope and not those of Henry.
Who did Henry IV conflict with?
Pope Gregory VII
Was pope Gregory justified in excommunicating Henry?
yes
Who excommunicated Henry IV?
Pope Gregory VII
What action did Gregory vii take against the king in 1076?
Pope Gregory excommunicated King Henry IV while Henry declared the pope deposed. Most of the people seemed to support the actions of the pope and not those of Henry.
What problems did Henry VII have with Pope Gregory?
As far as I know, Henry VII had no problems with the Pope. That honor fell to Henry VIII.
What was the problem between Pope Gregory and Henry VIII?
An argument went on between Gregory and Henry. This argument was on whether Henry or Gregory should choose the next Bishop. Gregory got rejected by the Roman's on whether he should pick the next Bishop because of Henry. So Gregory "Excommunicated" Henry. Henry then traveled to Italy to apologize to Gregory. Before Gregory forgave him Henry stood out in the snow for three days out side of Gregory's room.
