Otto I “the Illustrious” of Saxony

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Otto I “the Illustrious” of Saxony

Birth
Death
13 Nov 912 (aged 60–61)
Wallhausen, Landkreis Mansfeld-Südharz, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Burial
Bad Gandersheim, Landkreis Northeim, Lower Saxony, Germany Add to Map
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Count of Southern Thuringia and Duke of Saxony. Born between 830 and 840 as a son of Oda of Billung and duke Liudolf. Succeeded his brother Brun in 880. He married Hedwig of Babenberg who bore him 5 children; including the first german king Heinrich. He died in 912.
Count of Southern Thuringia and Duke of Saxony. Born between 830 and 840 as a son of Oda of Billung and duke Liudolf. Succeeded his brother Brun in 880. He married Hedwig of Babenberg who bore him 5 children; including the first german king Heinrich. He died in 912.