About Gotofredo da Castiglione
Gotofredo da Castiglione was a catholic priest.
Gotofredo da Castiglione (sometimes given as Gotofredo II to distinguish him from Gotofredo I, Archbishop of Milan) was an Italian anti-bishop from 1070 to 1075, appointed by Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor to the office of Bishop of Milan. This began the Investiture Controversy, whereby Pope Gregory VII excommunicated Gotofredo over the issue of lay investiture.
Gotofredo was eventually recanted as bishop after the Walk to Canossa in 1077.
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Who was Gotofredo da Castiglione?
Roman Catholic archbishop
When was Gotofredo da Castiglione born?
Gotofredo da Castiglione was born in Castelfiorito.
When did Gotofredo da Castiglione die?
Gotofredo da Castiglione died in 1075 in Milan.
What was Gotofredo da Castiglione's occupation?
Gotofredo da Castiglione was a catholic priest.
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· Wikipedia: Gotofredo da Castiglione
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gotofredo da Castiglione. https://biography.guide/gotofredo-da-castiglione/
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