![Henry I (876-936), also known as Henry the Fowler, was son of Otto the Illustrious, Duke of Saxony, and became duke himself in 912. He was of Saxon descent, and often was Henry I (876-936), also known as Henry the Fowler, was son of Otto the Illustrious, Duke of Saxony, and became duke himself in 912. He was of Saxon descent, and often was](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2B0393H/henry-i-876-936-also-known-as-henry-the-fowler-was-son-of-otto-the-illustrious-duke-of-saxony-and-became-duke-himself-in-912-he-was-of-saxon-descent-and-often-was-in-conflict-with-his-southern-neighbours-he-became-king-of-east-francia-in-919-after-king-cornad-is-death-named-as-the-kings-successor-on-his-deathbed-becoming-the-first-non-frankish-king-henrys-election-to-king-had-not-been-supported-by-all-the-dukes-so-he-warred-to-bring-them-in-line-especially-against-duke-arnulf-of-bavaria-who-he-finally-defeated-in-921-and-forced-to-submit-he-was-too-weak-to-impose-absolutist-2B0393H.jpg)
Henry I (876-936), also known as Henry the Fowler, was son of Otto the Illustrious, Duke of Saxony, and became duke himself in 912. He was of Saxon descent, and often was
Monarchies of the World - On this day, in the year 962, Otto, King of Germany and of Italy, Duke of Saxony, was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Ioannes/John XII at
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