Investiture By Bserota Jan 1, 1039 Henry III rises to power Period: Jan 1, 1039 to Jan 1, 1056 Henry III Rule Jan 1, 1044 Duke Godfrey tried to rebell Jan 1, 1049 Pope Leo IX elected by Henry III Period: Jan 1, 1049 to Jan 1, 1054 Leo IX Papacy Jan 1, 1056 Henry IV Period: Jan 1, 1056 to Jan 1, 1106 Henry IV Rule Jan 1, 1059 Papal Decree - the Independence of papal Elections Jan 1, 1073 Pope Gregory VII elected by Henry IV Period: Jan 1, 1073 to Jan 1, 1085 Gregory VII Jan 1, 1106 Henry V Period: Jan 1, 1106 to Jan 1, 1125 Henry V Rule