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
- LC name
- Ottonian (Imperial house : 919-1024)
- HMML name
- Ottonian (Imperial house : 919-1024)
- VIAF
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