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'''Gregory IV''', [[pope]] ([[september 20]], [[827]]-[[January 11]], [[844]]), was chosen to succeed [[Pope Valentine|Valentine]] in December 827, on which occasion he recognized the supremacy of the [[Franks|Frankish]] emperor [[Louis the Pious]] in the most unequivocal manner.
'''Gregory IV''', ' ''FAILS AT LIFE'''

Papal dependence on the [[Holy Roman Emperor]] loosened through the quarrels of [[Louis the Pious|Louis I]] the Pious and his sons, the future [[Lothair I]], [[Pepin I of Aquitaine|Pepin]] and [[Louis the German]]. On the sons' rebellion against their father, Gregory supported Lothair, hoping his intervention would promote peace, but in practice this action annoyed the Frankish bishops. Gregory's response was to insist upon the primacy of [[St Peter]]'s successor, the papacy being superior to the Emperor.

The two armies, of Louis and his sons, met at [[Rotfeld]], near [[Colmar]], in the summer of [[833]]. The sons persuaded Gregory to go to Louis' camp to negotiate, but he then found he had been duped by Lothair. Louis was deserted by his supporters and was forced to surrender unconditionally, and was deposed and humiliated. This sequence of events is known as the [[Campus Mendacii]] or "field of lies."
Louis was subsequently restored, and after his death Gregory made unsuccessful attempts to mediate in the conflict that ensued between the brothers.

Gregory contributed to the architectural development of Rome (he rebuilt the [[Basilica di San Marco (Rome)|Basilica di San Marco]]) and promoted the celebration of the feast of [[All Saints]].

He is also known for his appointment of [[Ausgar]] for [[archbishop]] of [[Hamburg]] and [[Bremen]], and a missionary delegate for north and east parts of Europe. He also fortified the port of [[Ostia Antica|Ostia]] against the attacks of [[Saracens]].

==References==
* ''Partially from the 9th edition ([[1880]]) of an unnamed encyclopedia''

==External links==
* [http://www.documentacatholicaomnia.eu/01_01_0827-0844-_Gregorius_IV.html Opera Omnia by Migne Patrologia Latina with analytical indexes]

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Pope Gregory IV
InstalledSeptember 20, 827
Term endedJanuary 11, 844
PredecessorValentine
SuccessorSergius II
Personal details
Born
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Died(844-01-11)January 11, 844
Other popes named Gregory

Gregory IV, pope (september 20, 827-January 11, 844), was chosen to succeed Valentine in December 827, on which occasion he recognized the supremacy of the Frankish emperor Louis the Pious in the most unequivocal manner.

Papal dependence on the Holy Roman Emperor loosened through the quarrels of Louis I the Pious and his sons, the future Lothair I, Pepin and Louis the German. On the sons' rebellion against their father, Gregory supported Lothair, hoping his intervention would promote peace, but in practice this action annoyed the Frankish bishops. Gregory's response was to insist upon the primacy of St Peter's successor, the papacy being superior to the Emperor.

The two armies, of Louis and his sons, met at Rotfeld, near Colmar, in the summer of 833. The sons persuaded Gregory to go to Louis' camp to negotiate, but he then found he had been duped by Lothair. Louis was deserted by his supporters and was forced to surrender unconditionally, and was deposed and humiliated. This sequence of events is known as the Campus Mendacii or "field of lies." Louis was subsequently restored, and after his death Gregory made unsuccessful attempts to mediate in the conflict that ensued between the brothers.

Gregory contributed to the architectural development of Rome (he rebuilt the Basilica di San Marco) and promoted the celebration of the feast of All Saints.

He is also known for his appointment of Ausgar for archbishop of Hamburg and Bremen, and a missionary delegate for north and east parts of Europe. He also fortified the port of Ostia against the attacks of Saracens.

References

  • Partially from the 9th edition (1880) of an unnamed encyclopedia
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Pope
827–844 		Succeeded by
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