Otto the Great
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Definition
Proper noun: - A historical figure: Otto I, also known as Otto the Great, was the King of Germany from 936 and the Holy Roman Emperor from 962 until his death in 973. He is a significant medieval ruler known for consolidating the German Reich and reviving the idea of the Roman Empire in the West.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Otto the Great was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope John XII.
- The reign of Otto the Great marked a period of expansion and consolidation for the German kingdom.
- Historians study the military campaigns of Otto the Great, particularly his victory at the Battle of Lechfeld.
Advanced Usage
- Used as a definitive epithet to distinguish this specific Otto from other historical figures with the same name.
- The policy of appointing bishops as secular rulers, often associated with Otto the Great, strengthened imperial authority.
Variants and Related Words
- Otto I: The most common alternate name.
- Holy Roman Emperor: A title held by Otto the Great.
- King of Germany: A title held by Otto the Great.
Synonyms
- Otto I
- Emperor Otto I
Related Phrases and Idioms
- The Ottonian dynasty: The Saxon dynasty founded by Otto the Great's father, Henry the Fowler, to which Otto belonged.
- The Ottonian dynasty reached its peak under Otto the Great.
Noun
- King of the Germans and Holy Roman Emperor (912-973)