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1077 in Germany

Explore 5 historical events and records for Germany in 1077.

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Historical records for Germany in 1077

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January

27 January 1077

Absolution

Henry IV · Canossa · Warfare / Empire-Papacy War

Henry IV gains absolution from Pope Gregory VII after bowing to his authority

27 January 1077

Holy Roman Empire

Henry IV · Canossa · Warfare / Empire-Papacy War

Henry IV gains absolution from Pope Gregory VII after bowing to his authority

Other events (month unknown)

1077

Death of Agnes of Poitou

Agnes of Poitou · Regent · House / House of Salian House

Death of Agnes of Poitou

1077

Holy Roman Emperor

Rudolf of Swabia · Swabia · House / House of Salian House

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor

1077

Succession

Rudolf of Swabia · Swabia · House / House of Salian House

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor

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