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Henry V's Italian Campaign

Type Event Region Europe Time 1110–1111

In 1110–1111 Holy Roman Emperor Henry V marched from Germany into Italy to force papal coronation and resolve the Investiture Controversy, culminatin…

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  1. 1110Northern foothills of the Alps · BavariaHenry V mustered the armies of the imperial princes and marched south from Germany, intending to use force to compel the pope to honor his coronation promise and settle the dispute over episcopal appointments.
  2. 1110–1111Northern Italy · LombardyImperial forces crossed the Alps into Lombardy, winning support from Italian cities along the way and pushing toward Rome, exerting military pressure on the pope.
  3. 1111Rome · LazioIn early 1111 Henry V reached Rome and negotiated with Pope Paschal II; when talks broke down, the pope's detention and the coronation followed, bringing the campaign to its political climax.

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