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Jan 15, 1075
The downfall of both emperor and pope
Pope Gregory VII banned lay investiture. -
Jan 15, 1100
The rule of the Holy Roman Empire
Otto's empire was first called the ROman Empire of the German Nation, but later then became known as the HOly Roman Empire. It remained state in Europe until about 1100 -
Jan 15, 1152
The Reign of Frederick I
The seven princes who elected the German king realized that Germany needed a strong ruler to keep the peace, so they choce Frederick I, also known has Barbarossa.(First ruler to call his lands the Holy Roman Empire.) -
Jan 15, 1177
Frederick made peace
Frederick made peace with the pope and returned to back to Germany. -
Charlemagne was crowned as emperor
Pope Leo III crowned him emperor. This event signaled the joining of Germanic power, the Chruch, and the heritage of the Roman Empire. -
Charlemagne dies
His only surviving son, Louis the Pious, was crowned as emperor. Louis was a passionate religious man, but an ineffective ruler. -
The brothers ignored the Treaty of Verdun
Lothair, Charles the bold, and Louis the German had divided the empire into three kingdoms. As a result, Carolingian kings lost power and central authority broke down. -
Otto was crowned king of the Holy Roman Empire
He formed a close alliance with the Church, to limit the nobles' strength, and looked for help from the clergy men.
