Born: 23 November AD 912 · Died: 7 May AD 973 · Age at death: 60
How old was Otto I the Great when he died?
Otto I the Great died aged 60. He was born on 23 November AD 912 and died on 7 May AD 973.
Tenth-century Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany
Did you know?His victory at the Battle of Lechfeld effectively ended the threat of Hungarian invasions into Western Europe for centuries.
Quick facts
Date of birth23 November AD 912
Date of death7 May AD 973
Age at death60
NationalityGerman
BirthplaceWallhausen, Germany
Occupationruler
Editor's Take:
Otto I created the empire that would shape central Europe for almost 900 years. He tamed rebellious dukes by relying on bishops loyal to the crown. His victory over the Magyars ended their raids into Germany. Crowned in Rome, he revived the western imperial title. He also founded the archbishopric of Magdeburg to spread Christianity east. Later historians gave him the title the Great for these achievements.
Key Milestones
936: Becomes King of the Germans
955: Wins the Battle of Lechfeld
962: Crowned Holy Roman Emperor
Otto I (23 November 912 – 7 May 973), known as Otto the Great (German: Otto der Große; Italian: Ottone il Grande) or Otto of Saxony (German: Otto von Sachsen; Italian: Ottone di Sassonia), was an East Frankish (German) king from 936 and Holy Roman Emperor from 962 until his death in 973.
Otto I the Great's birthday is November 23. He was born on November 23, AD 912 in Wallhausen, Germany.
How old was Otto I the Great when he died?
Otto I the Great died on May 7, AD 973, aged 60.
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