Otho I

British

/ ˈəʊθəʊ /

noun

same as Otto I

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It reached the ears of the emperor, Otho I., and, about the middle of the ninth century, the guild received a royal summons to attend at Pavia, then the emperor's residence.

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Through their intrigues the exterminating sword of Charlemagne compelled the Saxons to be baptized; and that of Otho I. compelled the Danes to accept the same rite.

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During its course, Italy was united by Otho I. with the German empire, and was torn by civil dissensions.

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His reign was characterized by the most shocking immoralities, so that the Emperor Otho I was compelled by the German clergy to interfere.

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Otho I. of Saxony came into Italy at the request of the Church, and did away with the government of the Italian emperors.

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