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Otto I (23 November 912 – 7 May 973), traditionally known as Otto the Great (German: Otto der Große Italian: Ottone il Grande), or Otto of Saxony (German: Otto von Sachsen Italian: Ottone di Sassonia), was East Frankish king from 936 and Holy Roman Emperor from 962 until his death in 973.
- 2 February 962 – 7 May 973
- Henry the Fowler
Otto I, known as Otto the Great, (born Nov. 23, 912—died May 7, 973, Memleben, Thuringia), Duke of Saxony (936–61), German king (936–73), and emperor (962–73). He extended the frontiers of the German kingdom, winning territory from the Slavs in the east, forcing the Bohemians to pay tribute (950), and gaining influence in Denmark and ...
Feb 16, 2019 · Otto the Great (Nov. 23, 912—May 7, 973), also known as Duke Otto II of Saxony, was known for consolidating the German Reich and making significant advances for secular influence in papal politics. His reign is generally considered to be the true beginning of the Holy Roman Empire .
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Mar 29, 2024 · Otto I (born Nov. 23, 912—died May 7, 973, Memleben, Thuringia) was the duke of Saxony (as Otto II, 936–961), German king (from 936), and Holy Roman emperor (962–973) who consolidated the German Reich by his suppression of rebellious vassals and his decisive victory over the Hungarians.
3 days ago · Early Life and Ascension to Power. Otto I was born in 912 to Henry I the Fowler, Duke of Saxony, and his second wife, Matilda. His lineage, part of the Liudolfing dynasty, would later be known as the Ottonian dynasty in his honor. Otto’s early life was marked by his father’s efforts to consolidate power, which influenced Otto’s future ...
Otto I, traditionally known as Otto the Great, or Otto of Saxony, was East Frankish king from 936 and Holy Roman Emperor from 962 until his death in 973. He was the eldest son of Henry the Fowler and Matilda of Ringelheim.
By the early tenth century, a ducal family from Saxony (in northern Germany) had mustered the power to claim royal standing, and in 936, Otto I, known as Otto the Great, was crowned king at Aachen; in 962, the pope invested him with the imperial title.
