Capture of Italy
Pope Gregory VII is holed up in the Castel SantAngelo after Henry IV captures Rome
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1073 in Italy
Explore 5 historical events and records for Italy in 1073.
Historical records for Italy in 1073
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Capture of Rome
Pope Gregory VII is holed up in the Castel SantAngelo after Henry IV captures Rome
Declaration of Papal Supremacy
Excommunicates rulers who have made church appointments without papal authority. Enunciates 27 propositions claiming supreme legislative & judicial power. Claims the right to depose all princes, both temporal & spiritual
Pope
Appointed Pope, without Emperor Henry IV being notified, conflict is inevitable. Appointed Pope
Supremacy
Excommunicates rulers who have made church appointments without papal authority. Enunciates 27 propositions claiming supreme legislative & judicial power. Claims the right to depose all princes, both temporal & spiritual
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