Imperial Coronation of Henry V

Timeline

1. 1105Holy Roman Empire · Holy Roman EmpireIn early 1105 Henry V openly rebelled against his father Henry IV and allied with Pope Paschal II. The papacy declared Henry IV deposed, giving Henry V religious and political legitimacy for the imperial succession.
2. 1106Mainz Cathedral · RhineelandOn 6 January 1106 Henry V was crowned King of the Romans at Mainz Cathedral. His father Henry IV was still alive but had lost power. The coronation gave Henry V supreme legal authority in the empire, laying the groundwork for later negotiations with the papacy over investiture.