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Otto I "The Great" Germany

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  1. 1.  Otto I "The Great" Germany was born 911, , Germany; died 2 May 973.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 8HR7-TX

    Notes:

    Otto I The Great King Of Germany was the first king to become Holy Roman
    Emperor. He became King of Germany in 936 and ruled all of Germany. In 951,
    he crossed the Alps and declared himself the king of Italy. He was forced to
    return to Germany when the other German princes began a series of revolts. At
    the same time the Slavs in Poland and Bohemia revolted, and the Magyars, or
    Hungarians, invaded Germany. Otto crushed the Magyars in the battle of the
    Lech River in 955. The Poles and Bohemians were forced to accept his rule.
    Otto was able to replace most of the rebellious German princes with members of
    his own family. The young king of Arles, or Burgundy, also had to accept his
    rule. Otto then turned his attention toward Italy. He married the widow of an
    earlier Italian king, and defeated a rival for the throne. In 961, Otto
    crossed the Alps in answer to an appeal from Pope John XII to put down an
    uprising in Rome. For this service, Otto was crowned in 962 emperor of what was
    later known as the Holy Roman Empire.
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    Reference:
    "The World Book Encyclopedia", 1968, p G150, O667.


    Otto I "The Great" Emperor Of Holy Roman Empire.

    Otto married Edith, Empress Of Germany 929. Edith, (daughter of Edward I, "The Elder" England and Edgiva, Queen Of England) was born Abt 909, , Wessex, England; died 16 Jan 947. [Group Sheet]

    Otto married Adelheid, Empress Of Germany 950. Adelheid, (daughter of Rudolph II King Burgundy and Bertha Von Swabia, [Queen]) was born 930, Of, Burgundy, France; died 10 Dec 1000, , Selz, Alsace, France. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Otto II (Rufus), Germany, Emperor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 954, Of, Germany; died 2 Dec 983.
    2. 3. Richilde Princess Of Germany  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 949.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Otto II (Rufus), Germany, Emperor Descendancy chart to this point (1.Otto1) was born 954, Of, Germany; died 2 Dec 983.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 9HMC-G7

    Notes:

    Otto II (Rufus) was Holy Roman Emperor from 973 to 983. He followed his
    father's example and tried to keep power over Lombardy, Burgundy, Germany, and
    the Slavic borderlands. Otto II tried to extend his power by claiming several
    provinces in southern Italy. But the Greek emperor opposed his claim, and
    called on the Saracens for help in a war against the Germans. Otto was
    defeated at Cotrone in 982 and left southern Italy. He died at Rome while
    planning another compaign.
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    Reference:
    "The World Book Encyclopedia", 1968, p O667.

    Otto married Theophano, Princess Of Byzantine Empire 971. Theophano, (daughter of Romanos II, Emperor Byzantine Empire and Theophano, Empress Of Byzantine Empire) was born Abt 955, Of, Constantinople, Constantinople, Turkey; died 10 Jun 991. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Otto III Emperor Germany, Emperor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 946; died 1001.
    2. 5. Otehilde Germany, Princess  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 992, Of Schweinfurt, Unterfranken, Bavaria; died 3 Mar 1044.
    3. 6. Mathilde Princess Of Saxony  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 978; died 1024.

  2. 3.  Richilde Princess Of Germany Descendancy chart to this point (1.Otto1) was born Abt 949.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 9HMV-JM

    Richilde — Cuno Oeningen, [Count of]. Cuno was born Abt 947. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Itha Oeningen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 973; died Aft 10 Oct 1000.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Otto III Emperor Germany, Emperor Descendancy chart to this point (2.Otto2, 1.Otto1) was born 946; died 1001.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 8HR7-XG

    Notes:

    Otto III was 3 years old when his father died, he was crowned king of the
    Germans. His mother and grandmother ruled for him as regents. He spent his
    life in Italy and took little interest in ruling Germany. He tried, instead, to
    bring back the glories of ancient Rome. His death ended the direct line of
    Saxon emperors.
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    Reference:
    "The World Book Encyclopedia", 1968, p O667.

    Otto — Judith. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Otehilde Germany, Princess Descendancy chart to this point (2.Otto2, 1.Otto1) was born Abt 992, Of Schweinfurt, Unterfranken, Bavaria; died 3 Mar 1044.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 9HMC-CP

    Otehilde — Dirk (Dietrich) III, Holland, Count. Dirk (son of Arnulf, Count Of Holland and Liutgard, Countess Of Luxembourg) was born Abt 984, Of Gand, Flandre, Orientale, Belgium; died 21 May 1039. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Dirk IV, Count Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1014, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands; died 7 Jan 1049.
    2. 9. Floris I, Count Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1016, Of Vlaardingen, Zuid Holland, Netherlands; died 22 Jun 1061, Nederhemert, Gelderland, Netherlands.
    3. 10. Tgard, Countess Of Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1018, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands; died 1037.
    4. 11. Bertrade, Countess Of Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1020, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands; died 1055.
    5. 12. Swanhilde, Countess Of Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1022, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands; died 1078.

  3. 6.  Mathilde Princess Of Saxony Descendancy chart to this point (2.Otto2, 1.Otto1) was born Abt 978; died 1024.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 9B9C-MP

    Mathilde — Ezzo, Count Palatine Lorraine. Ezzo, (son of Herman The Small and Heylwig) was born Abt 954; died 1033. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Richeza, Countess Of Lorraine  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 993, Of, Lorraine, France; died 15 Mar 1063.
    2. 14. Ludolph  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1000; died 1030.

  4. 7.  Itha Oeningen Descendancy chart to this point (3.Richilde2, 1.Otto1) was born Abt 973; died Aft 10 Oct 1000.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 9HMV-DX

    Itha — Rudolph II Bavaria, [Duke of]. Rudolph (son of Guelph III Bavaria, [Duke of]) was born Abt 971; died Aft 15 Aug 1057. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Guelph II Duke Bavaria  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 997; died 4 Mar 1030.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Dirk IV, Count Holland Descendancy chart to this point (5.Otehilde3, 2.Otto2, 1.Otto1) was born Abt 1014, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands; died 7 Jan 1049.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 87NX-DQ

    Notes:

    Dirk IV, Count of Holland


  2. 9.  Floris I, Count Holland Descendancy chart to this point (5.Otehilde3, 2.Otto2, 1.Otto1) was born Abt 1016, Of Vlaardingen, Zuid Holland, Netherlands; died 22 Jun 1061, Nederhemert, Gelderland, Netherlands.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 7Z0Z-Z7

    Notes:

    Floris I, Count of Holland was murdered near Nederhemert, Gelderland,
    Netherlands.

    Floris married Gertrud, Princess Of Saxony Abt 1049. Gertrud, (daughter of Bernard II Saxony, Duke and Eilika Margravine Of Schweinfurt) was born Abt 1027, Of Schweinfurt, Unterfranken, Bavaria; died 28 Jul 1113. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Albrecht, Count Of Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1050, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands.
    2. 17. Dirk V, Count Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1051, Of Vlaardingen, Zuid Holland, Netherlands; died 11 Jun 1091.
    3. 18. Peter, Count Of Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1052, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands.
    4. 19. Bertha Countess Of Holland, [Queen]  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1053, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands; died 1092/1093, , Montreuilsurmer.
    5. 20. Floris, Count Of Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1054, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands; died See Notes.
    6. 21. Machteld, Countess Of Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1056, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands.
    7. 22. Adela (Christina) Holland, Countess  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1060, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands; died 1084.

  3. 10.  Tgard, Countess Of Holland Descendancy chart to this point (5.Otehilde3, 2.Otto2, 1.Otto1) was born Abt 1018, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands; died 1037.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 87NX-FW

    Tgard, — Ludolf. Ludolf was born Abt 1018. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Bertrade, Countess Of Holland Descendancy chart to this point (5.Otehilde3, 2.Otto2, 1.Otto1) was born Abt 1020, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands; died 1055.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 87NX-G3

    Bertrade, — Dietrich I Count Katlenburg. Dietrich was born Abt 1020. [Group Sheet]


  5. 12.  Swanhilde, Countess Of Holland Descendancy chart to this point (5.Otehilde3, 2.Otto2, 1.Otto1) was born Abt 1022, Of Vlaardingen, Z-Holl., Netherlands; died 1078.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 87NX-H8

    Swanhilde, — Emo, Comte De Looz. Emo, was born Abt 1022. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Richeza, Countess Of Lorraine Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mathilde3, 2.Otto2, 1.Otto1) was born Abt 993, Of, Lorraine, France; died 15 Mar 1063.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 6TKK-WN

    Richeza, married Mieszko II Lambert, Poland Abt 1012. Mieszko (son of Boleslaw I "The Brave" Poland and Emnilde, Princess Of Western Slavs) was born 989, Of Poznan, Poznan, Poland; died 4 May 1034. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Boleslaw, Prince Of Poland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1013, Of Poznan, Poznan, Poland; died Bef 1037.
    2. 24. Richza or Ryksa, Poland, Queen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1014, Of, Krakow, Krakow, Poland; died Aft 1051.
    3. 25. Kazimierz I Karol Poland, "The Restorer"  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jul 1016, Of Krakow, Krakow, Poland; died 22 Nov 1058.
    4. 26. Gertruda, Princess Of Poland  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1019, Of, Krakow, Krakow, Poland; died 28 Dec 1106/1107.

  7. 14.  Ludolph Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mathilde3, 2.Otto2, 1.Otto1) was born Abt 1000; died 1030.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 8HSG-QH


  8. 15.  Guelph II Duke Bavaria Descendancy chart to this point (7.Itha3, 3.Richilde2, 1.Otto1) was born Abt 997; died 4 Mar 1030.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 9HMV-9F

    Notes:

    Guelph II, Duke Of Bavaria.

    Guelph — Jutta, Countess Of Luxembourg. Jutta, (daughter of Frederick Count Of Luxembourg, Duke and Gerberge) was born 999; died Aft 15 Aug 1057. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Cunigunde Bavaria  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1019; died 15 Mar 1044.


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