What was Alfonso VI's relationship with the Pope?
Direct opposition
Relative independence
Papal legate
Alliance
Answer
Alfonso VI's relationship with the Pope was one of alliance, characterized by mutual support and cooperation. Seeking to strengthen his authority in Spain against internal challenges, Alfonso acknowledged papal supremacy and accepted the Roman liturgy. In return, the Pope granted him the title of "Emperor of all Spain" and supported his military campaigns against Muslim rulers on the Iberian Peninsula.
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