Otto III

Holy Roman Emperor from 996 to 1002
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Otto III
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Otto III

Summary

Otto III is a human[1]. He was born in Klever Reichswald[2]. He was born on January 1, 980[3]. He died in Civita Castellana[4]. He died on January 24, 1002[5]. He worked as a ruler[6], emperor[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (682 views/month, #6,814 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Klever Reichswald[2], Otto III…
  • Otto III passed away in Civita Castellana[4].
  • Otto III was born on January 1, 980[3].
  • Otto III died on January 24, 1002[5].
  • Otto III died on January 23, 1002[10].
  • Otto III died on 1002[11].
  • Otto III is buried at Aachen Cathedral[12].
  • Otto III's father was Otto II[13].
  • Otto III's mother was Theophanu[14].
  • Otto III held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[15].
  • Otto III worked as a ruler[6].
  • Otto III worked as an emperor[7].
  • Otto III's professions included writer[8].
  • Otto III held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[16].
  • Otto III's religion is recorded as Christianity[17].
  • Otto III is recorded as male[18].
  • Otto III's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Otto III's family is recorded as Ottonian dynasty[20].
  • Otto III's noble title is recorded as Holy Roman Emperor[21].
  • Otto III's Commons category is recorded as Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor[22].
  • The cause of death was malaria[23].
  • Otto III's given name is recorded as Otto[24].
  • Otto III's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor[25].
  • Otto III's Commons gallery is recorded as Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor[26].
  • Otto III studied under Sylvester II[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Otto III's place of birth was Klever Reichswald[2]. He was born on January 1, 980[3]. His father was Otto II[13]. His mother was Theophanu[14].

Education

Otto III studied under Sylvester II[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ruler[6], emperor[7], and writer[8]. Otto III held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[16].

Personal Life

Otto III's religion is recorded as Christianity[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 24, 1002[5], January 23, 1002[10], and 1002[11]. Otto III died in Civita Castellana[4]. The cause of death was malaria[23]. He is buried at Aachen Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Otto III ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (682 views/month, #6,814 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Otto III born?

Otto III's place of birth was Klever Reichswald[2].

Where did Otto III die?

Otto III passed away in Civita Castellana[4].

Who were Otto III's parents?

Otto III's father was Otto II[13]. Otto III's mother was Theophanu[14].

What did Otto III do for work?

Otto III worked as ruler[6], emperor[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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