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'''Otto I''' (912 – 973), also known as '''Otto the Great''', was {{Wiki|Kingdom of Germany|King of Germany}} from 936 and [[Holy Roman Empire|Holy Roman Emperor]] from 962 to his death. | '''Otto I''' (912 – 973), also known as '''Otto the Great''', was {{Wiki|Kingdom of Germany|King of Germany}} from 936 and [[Holy Roman Empire|Holy Roman Emperor]] from 962 to his death. | ||
At some point, he | At some point, he acquired the Devotion prong of the [[Trident of Eden]]. | ||
==Biography== | |||
During his reign, Otto met with the [[Denmark|Danish]] king [[Harald Bluetooth]], following which the latter converted to [[Christianity]] in 965. As a gift, he passed his ornate dagger, in actuality a piece of the Trident of Eden, to his bishop [[Poppa]], whom then baptized Harald and in turn gifted the dagger to.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 13</ref> | |||
==Personality and traits== | |||
Otto was a skilled and charismatic medieval ruler. His reign was marked by military success, strategic political alliances, and a close relationship with the Church. A devout Christian, Otto centralized imperial power, fostering efficient governance and leaving a lasting legacy as a formidable leader in the Holy Roman Empire.<ref>{{WP|Otto the Great}}</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:973 deaths]] | [[Category:973 deaths]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:47, 11 November 2023
Otto I (912 – 973), also known as Otto the Great, was King of Germany from 936 and Holy Roman Emperor from 962 to his death.
At some point, he acquired the Devotion prong of the Trident of Eden.
Biography
During his reign, Otto met with the Danish king Harald Bluetooth, following which the latter converted to Christianity in 965. As a gift, he passed his ornate dagger, in actuality a piece of the Trident of Eden, to his bishop Poppa, whom then baptized Harald and in turn gifted the dagger to.[1]
Personality and traits
Otto was a skilled and charismatic medieval ruler. His reign was marked by military success, strategic political alliances, and a close relationship with the Church. A devout Christian, Otto centralized imperial power, fostering efficient governance and leaving a lasting legacy as a formidable leader in the Holy Roman Empire.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – Chapter 13
- ↑
Otto the Great on Wikipedia