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Kaiser Heinrich IV. 1050-1106, 1934
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Kaiser Heinrich IV. 1050-1106, 1934
Kaiser Heinrich IV. 1050-1106, 1934. Henry IV of Germany outside the gates of Canossa, Italy, 1077 (1913). Barefoot, clad in a hair shirt, Henry appeared before the gates, begging for admission. Henry IV (1050-1106) was King of Germany from 1056 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1084. In 1077, he performed penance outside the gates of Canossa Castle in order to persuade Pope Gregory VII to reverse his excommunication. The incident occurred during the Investiture Controversy, a conflict between church and state that broke out in 1075 and led to Germany being embroiled in civil war for almost half a century. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte. [Ecktein-Halpaus, Dresden, 1934]
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11th Century Canossa Cloak Eckstein Halpaus Gmbh Eleventh Century Emilia Romagna Guard Helmet Henry Iv His Majesty Holy Roman Emperor Penance Salian Dynasty Shirt Walls Barefoot Emperor Henry Iv Hair Shirt Heinrich Iv Investiture Controversy
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This print captures a significant moment in history - Kaiser Heinrich IV, also known as Henry IV of Germany, outside the gates of Canossa Castle in Italy. The year is 1077, during the Investiture Controversy that sparked a fierce conflict between church and state. In an act of penance to reverse his excommunication by Pope Gregory VII, Henry appears before the imposing castle gates barefoot and dressed in a humble hair shirt. The image showcases the resilience and determination of this medieval monarch who ruled over Germany from 1056 until his death in 1106. Standing tall amidst the towering walls of Canossa Castle, Henry's presence commands attention as he pleads for admission. The photograph not only highlights the religious significance of this event but also provides glimpses into medieval life with its depiction of soldiers guarding the entrance and people observing from afar. It transports us back to a time when emperors held immense power and kingdoms were embroiled in civil wars. As we gaze upon this remarkable portrait captured by Eckstein-Halpaus GmbH in 1934, we are reminded of how historical events shape our world today. This print serves as a powerful reminder that even mighty rulers like Kaiser Heinrich IV had moments where they humbled themselves for their beliefs or sought reconciliation with those they clashed against.
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