Otto III
Holy Roman Emperor from 996 to 1002
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Summary
Otto III was born on January 1, 980[1], in Klever Reichswald[2]. He died on January 24, 1002[3], in Civita Castellana[4]. He worked as a ruler[5], emperor[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,131 views/month, #6,814 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 23, 1002[9], 1002[10]
- Place of burial: Aachen Cathedral[11]
- Father: Otto II[12]
- Mother: Theophanu[13]
- Spouse: Zoe Porphyrogenita[14], Helena from the Greeks[15]
- Country of citizenship: Holy Roman Empire[16]
- Position held: Holy Roman Emperor[17]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family: Ottonian dynasty[20]
- Noble title: Holy Roman Emperor[21]
- Commons category: Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor[22]
- Cause of death: malaria[23]
- Given name: Otto[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor[25]
- Commons gallery: Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor[26]
- Student of: Sylvester II[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[29], Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia[30], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[33], Regesta Imperii XIII[34], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[37], New International Encyclopedia[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[39], medieval Greek[40]
- Name in native language: Otto III der Dritte[41], Otto III Mirabilia mundi[42]
- Time period: Middle Ages[43]
Why It Matters
Otto III has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
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[12]. Otto III's mother was Theophanu[13].
Who was Otto III married to?
Otto III's spouses include Zoe Porphyrogenita[14] and Helena from the Greeks[15].