Henry IV
Henry IV was a politician, emperor and writer (1050–1106). He was born in Imperial Palace of Goslar and died in Liège.
Henry IV
König Heinrich IV. · HHStAW Best. 40 Nr. U 4 · Public domain
- Born
- 1050
- Died
- 1106
- Nationality
- Holy Roman Empire
- Occupation
- politician · emperor · writer
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
His recorded language was Latin. His recorded confession was Christianity. He was the child of Henry III and Agnes of Poitou. He married Bertha of Savoy and Eupraxia of Kiev. 3 children are recorded: Agnes of Waiblingen, Conrad II of Italy and Henry V. Other recorded relations include Adelaide of Savoy.
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What the record establishes about Henry IV. Henry IV is established in Bibliothèque nationale de France under 12409266s. Established in Library of Congress under n50070294. Established in Open Library under OL1634449A. Henry IV is recorded as politician, emperor and writer. Established in FAST under 19189.
Friedrich Hottenroth - Failed attempt for an escape by Henry IV, Imperial Diet of Tribur, 1066
Friedrich Hottenroth · Zimmermann, Wilhelm: Illustrirte Geschichte des deutschen Volkes, Volume 2. Stuttgart, Verlag von Gustav Weise, 1875 (2nd edition). Online
Friedrich Hottenroth - Henry IV laughs about his excommunication, 1076
Friedrich Hottenroth · Zimmermann, Wilhelm: Illustrirte Geschichte des deutschen Volkes, Volume 2. Stuttgart, Verlag von Gustav Weise, 1875 (2nd edition). Online
Life and career
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Life and career
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1050
Henry IV born at Imperial Palace of Goslar.
1106
Henry IV died 7 August 1106.
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q60094: Henry IVWikimedia Foundation
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