Germany · House / House of Saxony. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Revives the title of Holy Roman Emperor, sees himself as the successor to Charlamagne. Otto is crowned Emperor by Pope John XII, intertwining the affairs of the German Kingdom with those of Italy and the Papacy and marking the German King's as successors to the Empire of Charlemagne, which through the concept of translatio imperii, also made them consider themselves as successors to Ancient Rome
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor. Ottos mother Theophano rules as a coregent during Ottos minority, 983-991
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor. Elected Holy Roman Emperor after Otto III dies without any heirs
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