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The 'Road to Canossa', sometimes called the 'Walk to Canossa' or 'Humiliation of Canossa', refers to Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV's trek to Canossa Castle, Italy, where Pope Gregory VII was staying
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Autographed letter by Emperor Henry IV to Pope Gregory VII, 1076, page A, Germany, 11th century, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. DAE-11470917 | agefotostock
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Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV arguing with Pope Gregory VII at Worms, 1076. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo - Alamy
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