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Queril des investitures (1075-1122): a synod of German eveques, councillors of Emperor Henry IV, reunited in Worms in January 1076 asks Pope Gregoire VII to renounce his office
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Queril des investitures (1075-1122): a synod of German eveques, councillors of Emperor Henry IV, reunited in Worms in January 1076 asks Pope Gregoire VII to renounce his office
ELD4849252 Queril des investitures (1075-1122): a synod of German eveques, councillors of Emperor Henry IV, reunited in Worms in January 1076 asks Pope Gregoire VII to renounce his office, the emperor will later be excommunie" (Investiture Controversy or Investiture Contest: synod of German bishops, advisers of the Emperor Henry IV, met in January 1076 in Worms request to Pope Gregory VII to abandon its expenses, the emperor will subsequently be excommunicated) Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937) from " Storia d Italia" by Paolo Giudici, 1930 Private collection by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); (add.info.: Queril des investitures (1075-1122): a synod of German eveques, councillors of Emperor Henry IV, reunited in Worms in January 1076 asks Pope Gregoire VII to renounce his office, the emperor will later be excommunie" (Investiture Controversy or Investiture Contest: synod of German bishops, advisers of the Emperor Henry IV, met in January 1076 in Worms request to Pope Gregory VII to abandon its expenses, the emperor will subsequently be excommunicated) Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937) from " Storia d Italia" by Paolo Giudici, 1930 Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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Christendom Dispute Excommunication Gregory Vii 1015 20 1085 Henry Iv 4 The Germanic 1050 1106 International Relations Scarpelli Tancredi 1866 1937 C European Economic Community C European Union Isadora
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This print captures a historic moment in the Investiture Controversy, also known as the Investiture Contest. In January 1076, a synod of German bishops and advisers to Emperor Henry IV gathered in Worms with a bold request for Pope Gregory VII. Illustrated by Tancredi Scarpelli, this image depicts the intense scene where these influential figures implore the pope to renounce his office. The Investiture Controversy was a power struggle between secular rulers and the papacy over who had authority to appoint bishops and other church officials. Emperor Henry IV sought control over these appointments, challenging the pope's supremacy in ecclesiastical matters. The synod's plea for Pope Gregory VII to abandon his position marked a significant turning point in this conflict. However, history would unfold dramatically after this meeting. As tensions escalated between Henry IV and Gregory VII, their relationship deteriorated further until eventually leading to excommunication for the emperor. This pivotal event altered not only their personal fates but also shaped the course of European politics and religious affairs during that era. Preserved within private collections today, this photograph from Bridgeman Images offers us an intriguing glimpse into an intense historical moment that continues to resonate centuries later. It serves as a reminder of how conflicts over power can shape destinies and leave lasting imprints on society.
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