Battle of Lechfeld
Ottos victory ends the Magyars invasion of German states. Defeats the Hungarians & ends their raids across Europe. 50,000 Magyars invade Bavaria but are defeated by Otto when they besiege Augsburg
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955 in Germany
Explore 10 historical events and records for Germany in 955.
Historical records for Germany in 955
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August
Battle of Rechnitz
Defeats the Magyars & Slavs during their Invasion of Germany
Invasion of Bavaria
50,000 Magyars invade Bavaria but are defeated by Otto when they besiege Augsburg
Siege of Augsburg
50,000 Magyars invade Bavaria but are defeated by Otto I when they besiege Augsburg
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Otto II
Birth of Otto II, son of Otto I
Coronation
Crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope John XII
Invasion of Bavaria
The German nobles unite in order to fight off the Magyars in Bavaria
Pope
Appointed Pope, originally Octavian
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Bavaria
Succession
Succeeds as King of Germany
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