This week we meet Holy Roman Emperors Otto the Great & Henry IV.
Otto the Great Henry IV
and Pope, Gregory VII
Gregory VII in wax effigy in Salerno
This week we meet Holy Roman Emperors Otto the Great & Henry IV.
Otto the Great Henry IV
and Pope, Gregory VII
Gregory VII in wax effigy in Salerno
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Henry’s entire reign was marked by apparent efforts to consolidate Imperial power. In reality, however, he carefully worked to maintain the loyalty of the nobility and the support of the pope. In 1066, he expelled from the Crown Council Adalbert of Hamburg, who had profited from his position for personal enrichment. Henry also adopted urgent military measures against the Slav pagans, who had recently invaded Germany and besieged Hamburg.