# Henry IV - King of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/henry-iv
Reign: 1056–1105
Born-Died: 1050 - 1106
Dynasty: Salians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_IV,_Holy_Roman_Emperor

Fought Pope Gregory VII in the Investiture Controversy and made the famous penance at Canossa.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Henry III](https://germany-history.com/rulers/henry-iii)
- Succeeded by: [Henry V](https://germany-history.com/rulers/henry-v)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1073 - [Saxon Revolt](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1073-saxon-revolt)
- 1077 - [Walk to Canossa](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1077-walk-to-canossa)
- 1096 - [Rhineland Massacres](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1096-rhineland-massacres)