- went to Canossa
- was forced to submit and apologize, gave up his honor and asked for forgiveness
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
went to Canossa
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canossa — kəˈnäsə, ˈȯ noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: from Canossa, village in northern Italy where Emperor Henry IV made humble submission to Pope Gregory VII in 1077 : a place or occasion of submission, humiliation, or penance often used … Useful english dictionary
Canossa — n. village in north central Italy in the Apennines; ruined castle in Italy where Emperor Henry IV went to humble himself before Pope Gregory VII in 1077 … English contemporary dictionary
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Palazzo Canossa — is a palace in Verona, northern Italy.It was erected by commission of the Marquises of Canossa to architect Michele Sanmicheli in 1527, not far from the Arco dei Gavi and the Castelvecchio. Palazzo Canossa is in Mannerist style, with the entrance … Wikipedia
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Matilda of Tuscany — from Cod. Vat. lat. 4922 (1115) Matilda of Tuscany (Italian: Matilde, Latin: Matilda, Mathilda) (1046 – 24 July 1115) was an Italian noblewoman, the principal Italian supporter of Pope Gregory VII during the Investi … Wikipedia
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