· Charlemange dies 814
· Noble take over
· Conflicts between Emperors and Nobles
· Henry IX and Fredrick II= Emperors
· Gregory XII and Innocent III= Popes
· Conflict is over who appoints Bishops
· 1122 Settlement is reached
· 1100-1200 Holy Roman Empire tried to control Italy/ Pope and allies defeat them
· German Nobles are more independent
· French & English Kings gain power/German Kings decline
· 1200's Church is powerful
· Rulers who ignore papal power were excommunicated
· After 1200's Pope's power decline
