16 janv. 1100 - Investiture Controversy c. 1100

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Who controls the bishops?
Pope Gregory VII: I do because they are clergy
German King Henry IV: I do because they are politically influential
Pope to King: you are meddling in spiritual appointments
King to Pope: you are meddling in my politics
Who has superior authority?
Pope – I appoint and crown kings and emperors I can excommunicate anyone
King – God (not the pope) appointed me king I have troops that can attack the pope