Pope Urban VI

The First Crusade started in 1096 and ended in 1099. It began when the Byzantine Emperor Alexio I Komneos sought after military assistance from Pope Urban II because they were losing the battle against the Muslims in Turkey. The Western Church and the Byzantines were not on the best terms, and the church had no reason to help them. So, the Byzantines persuaded the church with zealous letters, and after some considerations, the church decided to assist the Byzantine Emperor in defeating the…

CRITICISM OF THE CHURCH •The reformation could not have happened without the numerous conflicts that had risen within the church during the Renaissance. •Diet of Worms (Germany) presented the emperor with 102 oppressive church burdens and abuses •Urban laypeople were more knowledgeable about the world around them •Lay religious movements had one common goal: Religious simplicity in the imitation of Jesus. •Egalitarian church - gives members and head of church power •Spiritual…

prelates, as Geoffroy, abbot of La Trinité de Vendome, and Yves, bishop of xChartres, condemn its attitude towards women and his clothing and verbal excesses. In November 1100, Robert is summoned before the conci e met in Poitiers by the legates of Pope Paschal II to condemn adultery of King Philip l ". The excommunication then pronounced, unleashed the anger of the lord of the place, William W, Count of Poitiers and Duke dAquitaine, who, living in disorder, fears incur the same penalty, Robert…

us?” I asked. “You’ll know soon.” replied the guard. Standing forth in front of the crowd, stood the pope along with some of the greatest lords. The pope explained how the city, Jerusalem, is the holy city where Jesus prayed and said this is where we free the city from its captives. “Send forth your troops, lords, we will crush these men and women who took hold of this city,” said the pope. “Free Jesus! Free Jesus! Free Jesus!” cried out the crowd. Everyone went to the…

terror echoed throughout the room as the gruesome spectacle was brought in. Pope Stephen VI grinned, triumphantly, as his will was worked. He had been waiting for this day for a long time. The basilica was filled with exclamations as the object was seated on the chair, and members of the jury covered their eyes. Even before the rich linen veil was lifted, the audience knew what was being covered. They had heard about Pope Stephen VI’s insane requests, and his eerie ideas. The figure was dressed…

The King of England, King Edward, claimed the French throne his own. The French apposed this claim. King Edward also angered the French with his possession of French territory. The French believed this endangered their policy of centralization. There was also dispute over control of French land known as Flanders. Flanders ' cloth industry depended on wool imported from England. In the Hundred Years ' War France had the advantage of fighting the war on their own turf, with a larger population,…

I, son of the Henry I, Duke of Saxony was able to seize a large amount of land from the east of Elbe River, comprising Croatia, the Czech Republic, Poland, all the way to North Italy and parts of southern France. Thus due to his aid to the Church, Pope John XII crowned Otto I as an emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (406 Bentley, Ziegler). This alliance helped to gain control over the German territories, it benefited Otto, since he «strengthened his power and decreased the power of the duchies»…

the way preachers were emphasized giving money to the church rather than focusing on emphasizing faith. Martin Luther wrote a complaint to Pope Leo about this abuse and challenged all of the preachers to a debate over the theology of indulgences. This dispute was a contest between the two strong willed men and it largely ignored the theological objections. Pope Leo regarded the letter as a challenge…

Was Catholicism responsible for the Dark Ages? In history class we have read about the great ancient empires that came before us, such as the Greeks, the Romans, and the Egyptians. During our studies we also learned about , the time in between the 6th and 14th century this period has come to be known as the “Dark Ages”. Many historians believe that the term Dark Ages might not be very accurate and that the reasons behind the origins of the Dark Ages, aren’t well understood. Most were taught…

Without this type of experienced and knowledgeable administrative role found under the guidance of the Pope, it is evident that these smaller kingdoms would continue to be fractious and quarreling tribal monarchies, as they were before the 6th century. In this manner, the rise of the papacy brought Roman administrative skills to govern these small kingdoms…