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investiture controversy (feb 8, 1075 – sep 29, 1122)

Description:

king henry iv & pope greg vii. pope thinks secular rulers should not be able to invest (elect) bishops. without being able to ensure bishops on king's side (and therefore having clergy on side) king's able to lose military support and financial assistance.

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Date:

feb 8, 1075
sep 29, 1122
~ 47 years