Against which king's political policies did Pope John XXII dispute?
King Louis X
King Edward II
King Louis IV of Bavaria
Emperor Charles IV
Answer
King Louis IV of Bavaria was a major opponent of Pope John XXII. The two men disagreed on a number of issues, including the authority of the papacy and the legitimacy of Louis's claim to the throne of Germany. The dispute between the two men led to a series of wars, which culminated in Louis's defeat and capture at the Battle of Mühldorf in 1322.
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