Otto II

Holy Roman Emperor from 973 to 983 and King of Italy from 980 to 983
Person human Q150512
Otto II
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Otto II

Summary

Otto II is a human[1]. He was born in Duchy of Saxony[2]. He was born on January 1, 955[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on December 7, 983[5]. He worked as an emperor[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,084 views/month, #6,909 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Duchy of Saxony[2], Otto II…
  • Otto II died in Rome[4].
  • Otto II was born on January 1, 955[3].
  • Otto II died on December 7, 983[5].
  • Burial took place at Vatican Grotto[9].
  • Otto II's father was Otto I the Great[10].
  • Otto II's mother was Adelaide of Italy[11].
  • Otto II was married to Theophanu[12].
  • A child of Otto II was Sophia I[13].
  • A child of Otto II was Adelaide I[14].
  • A child of Otto II was Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia[15].
  • A child of Otto II was Otto III[16].
  • Otto II held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[17].
  • Otto II's professions included emperor[6].
  • Otto II's professions included writer[7].
  • Otto II held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[18].
  • Otto II's religion is recorded as Christianity[19].
  • Otto II is recorded as male[20].
  • Otto II's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Otto II's family is recorded as Ottonian dynasty[22].
  • Otto II's noble title is recorded as duke[23].
  • Otto II's noble title is recorded as emperor[24].
  • Otto II's Commons category is recorded as Otto II, Holy Roman Emperor[25].
  • The cause of death was malaria[26].
  • Otto II's given name is recorded as Otto[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Otto II's place of birth was Duchy of Saxony[2]. He was born on January 1, 955[3]. His father was Otto I the Great[10]. His mother was Adelaide of Italy[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include emperor[6] and writer[7]. Otto II held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[18].

Personal Life

Otto II was married to Theophanu[12]. Children include Sophia I[13], a nun[28], 0975–1039[29]; Adelaide I[14], a nun[30], 0973–1044[31]; Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia[15], an aristocrat[32], 0979–1025[33], of Germany[34]; and Otto III[16], a ruler[35], 0980–1002[36], of Holy Roman Empire[37]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[19].

Death and Burial

Otto II died on December 7, 983[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. The cause of death was malaria[26]. Burial took place at Vatican Grotto[9].

Why It Matters

Otto II ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,084 views/month, #6,909 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Otto II born?

Otto II was born in Duchy of Saxony[2].

Where did Otto II die?

Otto II passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Otto II's parents?

Otto II's father was Otto I the Great[10]. Otto II's mother was Adelaide of Italy[11].

Who was Otto II married to?

Otto II's spouses include Theophanu[12].

What did Otto II do for work?

Otto II worked as emperor[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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