Gotofredo da Castiglione

Gotofredo da Castiglione (sometimes given as Gotofredo II to distinguish him from Gotofredo I, Archbishop of Milan) was an Italian anti-bishop from 1070 to 1075, appointed by Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor to the office of Bishop of Milan.[1] This began the Investiture Controversy, whereby Pope Gregory VII excommunicated Gotofredo over the issue of lay investiture.[2]

Gotofredo was eventually recanted as bishop after the Walk to Canossa in 1077.

References

  1. ^ The Iron Crown and Imperial Europe: In search of the original artifact. Pt. 1. Art and Cult. G. Mondadori. 1999. p. 325. ISBN 978-88-374-1465-8.
  2. ^ D'Alessandro, Vincenzo (1974). La crisi della democrazia comunale (in Italian). G. D'Anna. p. 13. ISBN 978-88-8321-505-6.
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