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Historical Events in 1077

Henry IV Petitions Gregory VII

Jan 21 German King Henry IV petitions Pope Gregory VII for forgiveness

  • Jan 28 German King Henry IV is absolved by Holy Roman Emperor Pope Gregory VII and invited back to the Church after his penitent Walk to Canossa

Gundulf Royal Engineer

Mar 19 Norman monk Gundulf consecrated as Bishop of Rochester - goes on to build Rochester Castle and the White Tower, Tower of London, as engineer of William the Conqueror

  • Apr 3 The first Parliament of Friuli is created
  • Jul 14 Bayeux Tapestry likely first goes on display to decorate the nave during the consecration of Notre-Dame of Bayeux Cathedral, Bayeux, Normandy [1]
  • Oct 30 Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV gives the district of Stavoren to the bishop of Utrecht (Conrad, his former tutor)