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Pope Gelatsius believed that there were two symbolic swords, one religous and one political. the emperor should bow down to the pope for religious matters but the emperor thought the opposite. The Pope and Emperor both competed for power continuously.
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All medieval Christians, kings and peasants alike, were subject to canon law, or Church law, in matters such as marriage and religious practices. Courts were established courts to try people accused of violating the canon law. The pu punishments that offenders faced were excommunication and interdict.
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Pope Gregory excommunicates Henry
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Henry was in the snow for three days asking for the Pope's forgiveness
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The town in Germany where Pope Gregory VII and Henry IV reached a compromise, saying the Church alone can selevct a bishop, but the Emperor can veto the choice.
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The 7 princes while deciding who to elect for their new king realized Germany needed somebody stronger than the ones in the past and chose Frederick
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Foot soldiers of the Lombard League faced Fredrick's army in this battle. The Italian soldiers won the battle using crossbows to defeat the feudal knights.
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Fredrick makes peace and returns to Germany. This defeat underminded his authority with the German princes.
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The Roman Empire's power corrupted because the church and government no longer agreed with eachother
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Invaded italy on popes behalf and was crowned emperor
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Pope Leo the Third crowned Charlamagne as the Roman Emperor
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Otto followed in Charlamagne's footsteps, which made him also invade Italy on the pope's behalf. The pope crowned him emperor as a reward.
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