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  • because he wanted to appoint bishops that would make him king
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Henry lV violated the pope's orders.

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Q: Why did the church excommunicate Henry IV?
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Why did Henry IV beg the pope for forgiveness?

The Pope was angry about something that caused him to excommunicate Henry IV. Henry begged for forgiveness and was allowed back into the church. The next year he was excommunicated once again. It is not clear what brought on the anger of the Pope.


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Henry IV 1367-1413 was the 10th King of England. He was a politique; he regarded religion as part of royal authority.


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