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Pronunciation: /ˈhɛnri/

Definition of Henry

the name of seven kings of the Germans, six of whom were also Holy Roman emperors:
Henry I (circa 876–936), reigned 919–36; known as Henry the Fowler. He waged war successfully against the Slavs in Brandenburg, the Magyars, and the Danes.
Henry II (973–1024), reigned 1002–24, Holy Roman Emperor 1014–24; also known as Saint Henry.
Henry III (1017–56), reigned 1039–56, Holy Roman emperor 1046–56. He brought stability and prosperity to the empire, defeating the Czechs and fixing the frontier between Austria and Hungary.
Henry IV (1050–1106), son of Henry III, reigned 1056–1105, Holy Roman emperor 1084–1105. Increasing conflict with Pope Gregory VII led Henry to call a council in 1076 to depose the Pope, who excommunicated Henry. Henry obtained absolution by doing penance before Gregory in 1077 but managed to depose him in 1084.
Henry V (1086–1125), reigned 1099–1125, Holy Roman emperor 1111–25.
Henry VI (1165–97), reigned 1169–97, Holy Roman emperor 1191-7.
Henry VII (circa 1269/74-1313), reigned 1308–13, Holy Roman emperor 1312-3.

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