The document discusses disputes between German kings and the Pope over who had the authority to appoint church officials. It describes conflicts between Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII, where Gregory banned lay investiture but Henry excommunicated him in response. It also mentions Pope Innocent III asserting papal supremacy by excommunicating kings and launching a crusade.

2.  After Charlemagne’s
death, Otto I becomes
emperor
 German empire vey
large- vassals much of
the land
 Who should appoint
church officials?
 Pope or king?

3.  Henry IV (king) vs. Gregory VII (pope)
 Gregory banned lay investiture
 Henry not happy

4.  Gregory excommunicated
Henry!
 Henry begged for
forgiveness
 Pope forgave
 Henry led army to force
Pope into exile

5.  Treaty
 Pope gave bishops
spiritual authority
 King gave bishops fiefs

6.  Federick Barbarossa-
“Red Beard”
 Tried to take Italy- failed
 Arranged marriage for
his son to Italian heiress

7.  Papal Supremacy
 Pope Innocent III
 “pope stands between
God and man”
 Excommunicated King
John of England and
Philip II of France
 Launched crusade (holy
war) against the
Albigensians in Southern
France