Holy Roman Empire (jan 1, 962 – jan 1, 1806)
Description:
Once again made Western Europe an empire•In 11th century, tensions max and Hildebrand elected as pope, who had extreme views and scared lords and monarchs
•Investiture controversy =dispute over
who had ultimate authority, church or
state
•Very complicated law: feudalism+canon law (law of church)+roman imperial law
(add more later!!!!)
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Date:
jan 1, 962
jan 1, 1806
~ 844 years