Lothair I
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Summary
Lothair I was born on January 1, 795[1], in Altdorf[2]. He died on September 29, 855[3], in Prüm[4]. He worked as a monarch[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,713 views/month, #6,734 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Prüm Abbey[8]
- Father: Louis the Pious[9]
- Mother: Ermengarde of Hesbaye[10]
- Spouse: Ermengarde of Tours[11]
- Child: Louis II of Italy[12], Lothair II of Lotharingia[13], Charles of Provence[14], Rotrude[15], Hiltrude[16], Bertha[17], Irmengarde de Germanie[18], Gisela[19], Carloman[20]
- Country of citizenship: Carolingian Empire[21]
- Position held: duke of Bavaria[22], Carolingian Roman emperor[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family: Carolingian dynasty[25]
- Noble title: emperor of the Occident[26], monarch of Italy[27], king of Franks[28]
- Commons category: Lothair I[29]
- Canonization status: saint[30]
- Unmarried partner: Doda[31]
- Given name: Lothair[32], Lothar[33], Lotharius[34], Lothaire[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Lothair I[36]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39], New International Encyclopedia[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[41]
- Name in native language: Lothar[42], Lothaire[43]
- Sibling: Louis the German[44], Pepin I of Aquitaine[45], Charles the Bald[46], Arnulf of Sens[47], Gisela[48], Rotrude[49], Bertha[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Lothair I include Cross of Lothair[51], a processional cross[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1100[54] and Kaiser-Lothar-Preis[55], an award[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1958[58].
Why It Matters
Lothair I has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Cross of Lothair[51], a processional cross[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1100[54] and Kaiser-Lothar-Preis[55], an award[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1958[58].
FAQs
Where was Lothair I born?
Lothair I's place of birth was Altdorf[2].
Where did Lothair I die?
Lothair I passed away in Prüm[4].
Who were Lothair I's parents?
Lothair I's father was Louis the Pious[9]. Lothair I's mother was Ermengarde of Hesbaye[10].
Who was Lothair I married to?
Lothair I's spouses include Ermengarde of Tours[11].