Walk to Canossa
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Date
January 25, 1077
Type
State
Author
smithsheep
Location
Canossa,
Emilia-Romagna,
Italy
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Categories
Political & Governance
Religion & Philosophy
Event Details
Walk to Canossa (1077-01-25)
Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV trekked to Canossa Castle to seek absolution and the revocation of his excommunication by Pope Gregory VII during the Investiture Controversy.
- Location: Canossa, Italy
- Context: State level event.
Categories: Religion & Philosophy, Political & Governance