Emperor : Gregory VII and Henry IV For years Hildebrand had worked in the sidelines , working to have the successive reform Popes elected as well as spearheading the movement throughout Europe . Upon Alexander 's death , however , the populace - together with clergy and bishopric - unanimously declared him as the next Pope . He assumed the title of Gregory VII , in honor of his service to the exiled Pope Gregory VI (Medley , 1910 , chap . 2 . Immediately he faced an unyielding Henry IV , who had...
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