l i n k s Children with: Theophano of Byzantium Siblings: Luitgard Richilde Children: NN Otto II Holy Roman Emperor (973 - 983) Born: 955 Married to Theophano of Byzantium Died: 983 Occupation: Holy Roman Emperor Otto II (955-983) was emperor from 973 to 983. He followed his father's example and tried to keep power over Lombardy, Burgundy, Germany, and the Slavic borderlands. Otto II tried to extend his power by claiming several provinces in southern Italy. But the Greek emperor opposed his claim and called on the Muslims to help fight the Germans. Otto was defeated at Cotrone in 982 and left southern Italy. He died in Rome, where he was planning another campaign. Source: 1997 World Book Encyclopaedia

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