Ottonian (Imperial house : 919-1024)

Germany dynasty from Saxony, that began with the ascension of Duke Henry I of Saxony (c. 876-936) as King of East Francia in 919. They dynasty ended with the death of Emperor Henry II in 1024.

HMML ID
635341594909
PURL
https://w3id.org/haf/family/635341594909
LC name
Ottonian (Imperial house : 919-1024)
HMML name
Ottonian (Imperial house : 919-1024)
VIAF
https://viaf.org/viaf/50020340

Variants

  • Dinastia ottoniana
  • Dinastía sajona
  • Liudolfinger
  • Ottonian dynasty
  • Ottoniens
  • Saxon dynasty

Family information

Begin date
0919
End date
1024
Centuries
10th century CE ● 11th century CE
Associated countries
Associated titles
Dukes of Bavaria ● Dukes of Saxony ● Holy Roman Emperors ● Kings of East Francia ● Kings of the Romans

Family members

Family members

Geneaological note

The oldest identifiable family member was Count Liudolf, who died in 866. The name Ottonian derives from the Liudolfingian emperors Otto I, Otto II and Otto III.

General notes

Description
Liudolfinger; Ottonen; Graf Liudolf as earliest identified family member in 866. 919 Date of Henry of Saxony claim of royal title to East Francia. Death of Emperor Henry II in 1024.
Citations
"Liudolfinger," Wikipedia, accessed March 29, 2023, https://perma.cc/2TGH-629V.

Preferred citation

"Ottonian (Imperial house : 919-1024)." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified June 30, 2023. https://w3id.org/haf/family/635341594909

Change notes

Date added
2023-03-28
Last edited
2023-06-30