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Otho I
/ ˈəʊθəʊ /
Example Sentences
It reached the ears of the emperor, Otho I., and, about the middle of the ninth century, the guild received a royal summons to attend at Pavia, then the emperor's residence.
Through their intrigues the exterminating sword of Charlemagne compelled the Saxons to be baptized; and that of Otho I. compelled the Danes to accept the same rite.
During its course, Italy was united by Otho I. with the German empire, and was torn by civil dissensions.
His reign was characterized by the most shocking immoralities, so that the Emperor Otho I was compelled by the German clergy to interfere.
Otho I. of Saxony came into Italy at the request of the Church, and did away with the government of the Italian emperors.
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