Otto II of Germany

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Historical Figure
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
gptkb:Italy
gptkbp:born June 955
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._Peter's_Cathedral,_Rome
gptkbp:children gptkb:Matilda_of_Germany
gptkb:Henry_II_of_Germany
gptkb:Adelaide_of_Germany
gptkb:Sophie_of_Germany
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Pope_John_XIV
gptkb:Hugh_Capet
gptkb:Basil_II
gptkbp:died December 7, 983
gptkbp:dynasty Ottonian Dynasty
gptkbp:father gptkb:Otto_I,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Promoted education and literacy
Encouraged the arts and architecture
Promoted the concept of chivalry
Established a strong central authority
Encouraged the establishment of monasteries
Facilitated the establishment of universities.
Fostered diplomatic relations with other kingdoms
Contributed to the development of feudalism
Encouraged the spread of monastic reform movements
Established a legacy of imperial authority
Influenced the succession of future emperors
Played a role in the Investiture Controversy
Strengthened the position of the Holy Roman Emperor
Promoted_the_use_of_the_German_language_in_administration
Contributed_to_the_cultural_exchange_between_East_and_West
Influenced_the_political_landscape_of_Europe
Facilitated_the_spread_of_Christianity_in_Eastern_Europe
Consolidated_power_in_the_Holy_Roman_Empire
Engaged_in_military_campaigns_against_the_Saracens
Facilitated_trade_and_commerce_in_Europe
Influenced_the_development_of_European_law
Promoted_the_idea_of_a_Christian_monarchy
Promoted_the_idea_of_a_unified_Christian_empire
Strengthened_ties_with_the_Byzantine_Empire
Influenced_the_cultural_development_of_medieval_Europe
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Otto II of Germany
gptkbp:knownFor Cultural patronage
Strengthening the Holy Roman Empire
Military_campaigns_in_Italy
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Adelheid_of_Italy
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Otto_the_Red
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Otto_I,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
gptkbp:reign 973-983
Holy Roman Emperor in 980
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Theophanu
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Otto_III,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
gptkbp:title Holy Roman Emperor
King_of_Germany