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Absolution

Italy · Religion / Roman Catholic Church. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

2Records
1174–1177Date range
1Named people
2Places

Chronological records

1174

Alexander III1174

Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Absolves Henry II of any complicity in the murder of Thomas Becket

1177

Alexander III24 July 1177

Venice · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Emperor Frederick falls on his knees before Pope Alexander III & obtains absolution

Names involved

Alexander III

Provenance

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