January 30: Emperor Heinrich IV Pardoned

heinrich4On January 30th 1077, Pop Gregory VII pardoned Emperor Heinrich IV.

At the young age of six, Heinrich the IV succeeded to the throne. Shortly after he was kidnapped and taken to be raised by Anno II of Cologne, who gain control of the government when Agnes of Poitu, Heinrich’s mother retired to a convent. Heinrich did not gain his total power to rule until March 1065, when, at 14, he was declared of age.

One of his first acts in his position of power was the removal of Adalbert of Hamburg-Bermen, who had abused his power for profit of personal gain. Also, Heinrich began to build an army to protect against the pagan Slavs, whom he feared would soon invade his land.

In June 1066, Heinrich was married to a woman by the name of Bertha of Savoy. In 1060 Heinrich showed his determination to reduce any opposition by enlarging his army and leading expeditions against Lutici and attempting to subdue Ruduolf of Swabia, Berthold of Carinthia, and Otto of Nordheim.

Between the years 1074-1075, Heinrich interfered in Italy and Germany by naming bishops at his own will and decaling papal provisions illegitimate. In 1076, these actions led Pope Gregory VII to excommunicate Heinrich and all the bishops he had appointed. Heinrich was sentenced to a year of penance.

On 30 January 30 1077, the Pope lifted the excommunication with the agreement that Heinrich would vow to comply with certain conditions which he soon after failed to meet. He was once again excommunicated in 1080.
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Photo Caption: Emperor Heinrich IV


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