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Why did Henry 4 stand barefoot in the snow for three days begging forgiveness of pope Gregory 7?
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What pope had to grant Henry forgiveness in 1075?
Pope Gregory VII.
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.
Why did Henry IV meet Pope Gregory VII at Canossa?
In the course of the Investiture Controversy, Henry IV had be excommunicated. In order to have the ban lifted, he went to see the Pope at Canossa to do penance. He stood in the snow three days, begging to be forgiven. Popular legend has him doing this barefoot. He was forgiven, but required to meet certain conditions, which he violated, and the problems continued. There is a link below to an article on the Investiture Controversy.
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
When was William Henry Gregory born?
William Henry Gregory was born in 1817.
When did William Henry Gregory die?
William Henry Gregory died in 1892.
When was Henry Holman Gregory born?
Henry Holman Gregory was born in 1864.
When did Henry Holman Gregory die?
Henry Holman Gregory died in 1947.
When did Henry Gregory - politician - die?
Henry Gregory - politician - died on 1940-11-15.
When was Henry Gregory - politician - born?
Henry Gregory - politician - was born on 1860-03-15.
What was the subject of the conflict between Pope Gregory VII and the Henry IV?
pope Gregory VII wanted to change the rules about the religion. Henry IV got angry and thought he can fire pope Gregory VII. Henry got excommunicated from the church. years past, he came back and begged for forgiveness and was back in the church society.
