Capture of Germany
Otto II completes the capture of Rome where Benedict V had deposed Leo VIII
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972 in Germany
Explore 8 historical events and records for Germany in 972.
Historical records for Germany in 972
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Capture of Germany
Otto II completes the capture of Rome where Benedict V had deposed Leo VIII
Capture of Rome
Otto II completes the capture of Rome where Benedict V had deposed Leo VIII
Capture of Rome
Otto II completes the capture of Rome where Benedict V had deposed Leo VIII
Holy Roman Empire
Otto II completes the capture of Rome where Benedict V had deposed Leo VIII
Holy Roman Empire
Drives the Byzantines & Saracens out of south Italy
Marriage
Marries the Byzantine Princess, Theophano
Pope
Appoints John XIII Pope
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