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Henry III (1017-56). Holy Roman Emperor from 1039 to 1056. Henry consolidated the power of the German Empire. Poland became a subject principality, the Bohemian Duke became Henry's vassal in 1041, and the King of Hungary acknowledged his rule. In 1046 Henry deposed three rival popes, and during his reign the Popes were nominated by him.
John Clark Ridpath, Ridpath's History of the World, Vol. II (New York: Merrill & Baker, 1897) 617. (Herny III presiding at the Synod of Sutri.)
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