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Death of Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV
On 7 August 1106 Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV died at Liège, aged fifty-six, ending the life of a key figure in the Investiture Controversy.
Timeline
- 1105–1106Within the Holy Roman Empire · Holy Roman EmpireAfter his son Henry V rebelled and gained the support of the papacy, Henry IV was forced to give up the imperial throne and wandered throughout the empire, trying to gather his remaining forces to restore his authority.
- 1106Liège · LorraineOn 7 August 1106 Henry IV died of illness at Liège. His death quickly tipped the imperial power struggle toward Henry V, and the Investiture Controversy entered a new phase marked by direct negotiation between the new emperor and the papacy.
Sources
- Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-IV-Holy-Roman-emperor
- Investiture Controversy https://www.britannica.com/event/Investiture-Controversy