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TIL in the early 14th century, King Ludwig IV of Bavaria became Holy Roman Emperor. After repeated clashes with the Pope, he was officially excommunicated. Ludwig then tried to install his own “anti-pope”, but the scheme ultimately failed, deepening the empire’s rift with the church.

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