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Who viewed Henry IV as a tyrant due to his controversial reign?

  • German nobles

  • English historians

  • Papal legates

  • Saxon peasants

Answer

German nobles viewed Henry IV as a tyrant due to his controversial reign. During his reign, Henry IV was seen as autocratic and oppressive by many, and he was often at odds with the German nobility. In addition, Henry IV was accused of using the church as a tool for his own political ends, which further alienated the German nobles.
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