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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.
What king dressed in monks robes and begged for forgiveness?
King Henry IV of England famously dressed in monk's robes and stood barefoot in the snow at Canossa in 1077 to seek forgiveness from Pope Gregory VII. This act was part of a larger conflict known as the Investiture Controversy, where Henry sought to assert his authority over the appointment of bishops. His penitent gesture was a pivotal moment in the struggle between church and state during the Middle Ages.
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
In 1077 at Canossa king Henry the IV DID WHAT?
In 1077, at Canossa, King Henry IV of Germany sought forgiveness from Pope Gregory VII during the Investiture Controversy. After being excommunicated, he famously stood barefoot in the snow for three days, seeking absolution and reconciliation with the Pope. This event symbolized the struggle between the monarchy and the papacy over the appointment of church officials. Ultimately, Henry's penance led to his reinstatement, but the conflict between church and state continued to escalate.
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 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 did Henry Gregory - politician - die?
Henry Gregory - politician - died on 1940-11-15.
