Otto the Great
Matthias Becher
A concise, authoritative life of the Saxon king who revived the imperial title in the West.
The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Edgar, King of England
England
962–973
Emperor Taizu of Song
China
962–973
Eric the Victorious
Sweden
970–973
Nikephoros II Phokas
Rome
963–969
Liu Jun
China
962–968
Pope John XIII
Papacy
965–972
Emperor Muzong of Liao
China
962–969
Emperor Murakami
Japan
962–967
Dub, King of Scotland
Scotland
962–967
Liu Jiyuan
China
968–973
Cuilén
Scotland
967–971
John I Tzimiskes
Rome
969–973
Emperor Jingzong of Liao
China
969–973
Emperor En'yū
Japan
969–973
Kenneth II of Scotland
Scotland
971–973
Emperor Reizei
Japan
967–969
Romanos II
Rome
962–963
Pope John XII
Papacy
962–964
Pope Leo VIII
Papacy
964–965
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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Otto I the Great's life and times.
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