Holy Roman Empire

Pope Gregory VII banned lay investiture

Jan 15, 1075

Church reformers felt that kings should not have the power to name bishops.

Henry IV crossed the snowy Alps

Jan 15, 1077

Henry IV crossed the snowy Alps which led him to begin to beg the Pope for forgiveness (in Canossa, Italy).

Pope Gelasius realized that problems could arise between the Church and the state.

Jan 15, 1100

Pope Gelasius wrote himself: “There are two powers by which this world is chiefly ruled: the sacred authority of the priesthood and the authority of kings."

Holy Roman Empire remained the strongest empire until 1100

Jan 15, 1100

The Holy Roman Empire was the strongest among all kingdoms.

Concordat of Worms (Wurms)

Jan 18, 1122

A meeting where the following was established:
-The Church had the power to appoint a Bishop, but the Emperor also had the power to veto the Church's choice.

The Reign of Fredrick I

Jan 18, 1152

Seven princes elected Fredrick I as the brand new king of Germany.

Battle of Legnano

Jan 18, 1176

Lombard Leauge's (Italian) foot soldiers proclaimed a victory against Fredrick's mounted knights.

The Crowning of Charlemagne as Roman Empire

Jan 15, 8000

The Church's goal was to be under the influence of both spiritual and political matters.

Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne king

Jan 15, 8000

Pope Leo III unintentionally caused trouble for the furture between popes and emperors while crowning Charlemagne emperor.

Otto crowned king

Jan 15, 9360

King Otto followed in the political footsteps of his idol, Charlemagne.