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Hermann is generally counted as the first Billung duke of Saxony, but his exact position is unclear. The ducal Ottonian dynasty had risen to German royalty with the accession of Henry the Fowler in 919 and had to concentrate on countrywide affairs.
Feb 18, 2024 · Though never Duke of Saxony himself, while Otto (who was the enthroned Duke of Saxony) was in Italy from 961 until 972, Hermann served as Otto's personal representative in governing Saxony. Towards the end of his life, Hermann was the effective Duke in all but name.
- Herzogtum Sachsen
- between circa 905 and circa 910
In the middle of the 10th century, when the Saxon dukes of the House of Liudolfing had also become German kings, King Otto the Great entrusted more and more of his ducal authority to Hermann Billung. For five generations, the House of Billung ruled the Duchy of Saxony. [2]
Hermann I. Billung Herzog von Sachsen was born about 0910, in Hermannsburg, Celle, Lower Saxony, Germany as the son of Billung, graf in Ostsachsen and Imma. He married Oda von Stade about 0942. In 908, his occupation is listed as bischof von verden.
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- Hildegard Von Westerburg, Oda Von Stade
It was founded by Hermann Billung, who in 936 received from the German king (and future emperor) Otto I a march, or border territory, on the lower Elbe River to be held against the pagan Slavic Wends. Otto repeatedly granted Hermann extensive authority in his absences (notably in Italy)… Read More.
Apr 2, 2023 · Hermann "Duke of Saxony" von Sachsen formerly Billung. Born about 0905 in Luneburg, , Sachsen, Germany. Ancestors. Son of Billung (Stubenskorn) Sachsen and Aeda Frederunda (Hildeburg) von Sachsen. Brother of Amelung (Bishop of Verden) Verden [half] and Wichmann (Billung) im Bardengau the Elder [half]
961: Otto I leaves for Italy and his lieutenant margrave Hermann Billung becomes the administrator of Saxony. Before his death he was in all but name the duke of Saxony. 973: Hermann Billung dies in Quedlinburg and shortly after Otto I dies in Memleben.
