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Gregorius VII (Knille)POPE GREGORIUS VII (Hildebrand) Despite being a saint, he quarrelled with emperor Heinrich IV, humiliating him at Canossa
Boniface III of Tuscany, Matilda of Canossa, PietroBoniface III of Canossa, Margrave of Tuscany (985-1052) with golden hat, chlamys and blue tunic, Matilda of Canossa, Margravine of Tuscany (1046-1115), and Pietro de Lante
Large marble mosaic discovered in Pompeii, October 24, 1801Large marble mosaic discovered near the Casa del Fauno, House of the Faun, Pompeii, October 24 1801. It shows a battle scene between two armies on horseback in chariots armed with lances
EVENTS / ITALY 1077The Holy Roman Emperor HEINRICH IV does penance at Canossa, Modena, after which he is forgiven by pope Gregorius VII Date: January 1077
Heinrich IV does penance at CanossaThe Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich IV does penance at Canossa, Modena, after which he is forgiven by pope Gregorius VII January 1077
Matilda of Tuscany (1046-1115). Italian noble. Engraving. CoMatilda of Tuscany or Matilda of Canossa (1046-1115). Italian noblewoman. Supporter of Pope Gregory VII during the Investiture Controversy. Engraving by R. Brend Amour. La Ilustracion, 1887. Colored
Pope Gregorius VIIPOPE GREGORIUS VII (Hildebrand) pope and saint, noted for his quarrel with emperor Heinrich IV whom he compelled to stand in penance at Canossa
Gregorius VII (Reville)POPE GREGORIUS VII (Hildebrand) Despite being a saint, he quarrelled with emperor Heinrich IV, humiliating him at Canossa
The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV (1050-1106) at the entranceHenry IV (1050-1106). Holy Roman emperor. Henry IV at the entrance of the castle of Canossa (1077) to obtain the revocation of his excommunication of the Pope Gregory VII. Engraving
Italy CanossaThe fortress of Canossa, famous as the site where Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich IV stood for three days in the snow, as penance for offending pope Gregorius VII
Heinrich IV at CanossaEmperor Heinrich IV spends 3 days and nights in penance to avoid excommunication by pope Gregorius VII. He is usually depicted outdoors in the snow, but this is more credible