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Otto (c. 970–1012) was the duke of Lower Lorraine in the Kingdom Germany from 993 until his death. He was the son of Charles, son of King Louis IV of France, and his first wife, Adelaide of Troyes.
In 959, Lorraine was divided into two districts, Lower and Upper Lorraine, each governed by a margrave, under Bruno. Upon Bruno's death in 965, these two margraves were recognised as dukes of Lower and Upper Lorraine , respectively.
The Duchy of Lower Lotharingia, also called Northern Lotharingia, Lower Lorraine or Northern Lorraine (and also referred to as Lothier or Lottier in titles), was a stem duchy established in 959, of the medieval Kingdom of Germany, which encompassed almost all of modern Belgium, Luxemburg, the northern part of the German Rhineland province and ...
Otto of Lorraine , Duke of Lower Lorraine was born about 0975, in Lorraine, France. He died in 1012, in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands, at the age of 38.
Otto (c. 970–1012) was the duke of Lower Lorraine in Germany from 993 until his death. He was the son of Charles, son of King Louis IV of France, and his first wife, Adelaide of Troyes. When his father left the duchy to fight Hugh Capet for the throne of France in 987, he became regent in Lower Lorraine when still
Otto (c. 970–1012) was the duke of Lower Lorraine in Germany from 993 until his death. He was the son of Charles, son of King Louis IV of France, and his first wife, Adelaide of Troyes. When his father left the duchy to fight Hugh Capet for the throne of France in 987, he became regent in Lower Lorraine when still apparently under twenty.
In 977 Charles was expelled from the Kingdom after accusing Lothair's wife of infidelity and seeked refuge with Emperor Otto II, who made him Duke of Lower Lotharingia (or Lower Lorraine). In 978 Otto and Charles invaded France, and Charles was crowned King of the Franks in Laon by Theodoric I, Bishop of Metz.
During the course of the dispute, Emperor Otto II conferred the title "Duke of Lower Lotharingia" in 977 on Charles, King Lothaire's brother, who had sought refuge at the emperor's court. Emperor Heinrich II confirmed the establishment of the duchy of Lower Lotharingia in 1012.
Feb 19, 2019 · Otto"Duc de Basse-Lorraine" Carolingian formerly Carolingien. Born about 0970 in Lower Lorraine, France. Ancestors. Son of Charles (Carolingian) Lotharingia and Bonne Adelaide (Verdun) Lorraine. Brother of Louis (Lorraine) de Lorraine[half], Ermengarde (Lorraine) Namur[half] and Gerberga (Lorraine) Leuven.
Otto, Duke of Lower Lorraine explained. Otto (c. 970 - 1012) was the duke of Lower Lorraine in Germany from 993 until his death. He was the son of Charles, son of King Louis IV of France, and his first wife, Adelaide of Troyes.
