Emperor Louis IV

Emperor Louis IV, also known as Louis the Bavarian, was a Holy Roman Emperor who reigned from 1328 to 1347. He was a member of the House of Wittelsbach and originally ruled Bavaria. His reign was marked by political struggles, particularly with the papacy, as he sought to assert imperial authority over the church. Louis IV played a significant role in the conflicts between various European powers and was involved in the Investiture Controversy, where he supported reformist efforts against papal influences. His legacy includes attempts to centralize power and promote stability within the fragmented Holy Roman Empire.