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983 in Germany

Explore 5 historical events and records for Germany in 983.

Historical records for Germany in 983

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December

Death of Otto II

Otto II · River Elbe · House / House of Saxony

Death of Otto II

Other events (month unknown)

Holy Roman Emperor

Otto III · House / House of Saxony

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor. Ottos mother Theophano rules as a coregent during Ottos minority, 983-991

Rule of Mark

Otto II · Mark · House / House of Saxony

Grants the Mark to the House of Babenburg, which rules until 1246

Succession

Henry III · Bavaria · House / House of Bavaria

Succeeds as King of Germany

Succession

Otto III · House / House of Saxony

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor. Ottos mother Theophano rules as a coregent during Ottos minority, 983-991

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