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Why did pope gregory VII and Henry VI come into conflict

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The Investiture Controversy or Investiture Contest was the most significant conflict between Church and state in medieval Europe. ... The investiture controversy began as a power struggle between Pope Gregory VII (1072–85) and Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor (1056–1106).
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i think it was over who would control appointments of church officials, a conflict which is sometimes called the Investiture Controversy. Hope this was useful :P
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