Henry IV, Holy Roman emperor and German king

Henry IV, 1050–1106, Holy Roman emperor (1084–1105) and German king (1056–1105), son and successor of Henry III. He was the central figure in the opening stages of the long struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the papacy.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Conflict with the Pope
• Regency

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