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He and his descendants ruled East Francia, and later the Holy Roman Empire, from 919 until 1024. Henry had two wives and at least six children: With Hatheburg: Thankmar (908–938) – rebelled against his half-brother Otto and was killed in battle in 938; With Matilda:
Henry I was a German king and founder of the Saxon dynasty (918–1024) who strengthened the East Frankish, or German, army, encouraged the growth of towns, brought Lotharingia (Lorraine) back under German control (925), and secured German borders against pagan incursions.
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Aug 12, 2022 · Otto I, Holy Roman emperor. son. Gerberga of Saxony. daughter. About Henry I "The Fowler", king of Germany. Links: Wikipedia. King of Germany (formally King of East Francia) Reign 24. May 919 – 2. July 936 Coronation none. Predecessor: Conrad I Successor: Otto I. Duke of Saxony Reign 30. November 912 – 2.
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Jun 4, 2017 · Military Leader. Places of Residence and Influence: Europe: Germany. Important Dates: Born: c. 876. Becomes Duke of Saxony: 912. Designated heir to Conrad I of Franconia: 918. Elected king by the nobles of Saxony and Franconia: 919. Defeats Magyars at Riade: March 15, 933. Died: July 2, 936. About Henry I of Germany (Henry the Fowler):
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The Holy Roman Emperor title provided the highest prestige among medieval Catholic monarchs, because the empire was considered by the Catholic Church to be the only successor of the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages and the early modern period.
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Henry the Fowler was the Duke of Saxony from 912 and the King of East Francia from 919 until his death in 936. As the first non-Frankish king of East Francia, he established the Ottonian dynasty of kings and emperors, and he is generally considered to be the founder of the medieval German state, known until then as East Francia.
Henry the Fowler or Henry of Saxony was Duke of Saxony and King of Germany during the 10th century. He transformed a medieval German state then known as East Francia into Kingdom of Germany. He is considered as the founder of Saxon Dynasty. Henry strengthened the borders of German borders and successfully defended against invasions of Pagan tribes.
