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Biography

King of the Germans[1] in 1056.[2] From 1084 until his forced abdication in 1105, he was also referred to as the King of the Romans and Holy Roman Emperor. He was the third emperor of the Salian dynasty and one of the most powerful and important figures of the 11th century. His reign was marked by the Investiture Controversy with the Papacy. Several civil wars over his throne took place in both Italy and Germany. He died of illness, soon after defeating his son's army near Visé, in Lorraine, France.

Mentioned in 18330624WHS_FMS

Letter References

Letter from William Henry Seward to Benjamin Jennings Seward, June 24, 1833

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, June 23, 1833

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Biography: 
King of the Germans[1] in 1056.[2] From 1084 until his forced abdication in 1105, he was also referred to as the King of the Romans and Holy Roman Emperor. He was the third emperor of the Salian dynasty and one of the most powerful and important figures of the 11th century. His reign was marked by the Investiture Controversy with the Papacy. Several civil wars over his throne took place in both Italy and Germany. He died of illness, soon after defeating his son's army near Visé, in Lorraine, France. Mentioned in 18330624WHS_FMS
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_IV,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
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