Henry IV (German: Heinrich IV; 11 November 1050 – 7 August 1106) is King of the Romans (also referred to as King of the Germans) from 1056 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1084 until his forced abdication in 1105.
He is the third emperor of the Salian dynasty and one of the most powerful and important figures of the 11th century.
His reign is marked by the Investiture Controversy with the Papacy and several civil wars with pretenders to his throne in Italy and Germany.
