Otto the Illustrious

Otto the Illustrious
Duke of Saxony
Depiction of Otto I Dux, in the Chronica Sancti Pantaleonis, Cologne (c. 1237)
Reign880 - 912
PredecessorBruno, Duke of Saxony
SuccessorHenry the Fowler
Bornc. 830/51
Saxony, Germany
Died(912-11-30)30 November 912
Wallhausen, Saxony
BuriedGandersheim Abbey
Noble familyOttonian dynasty
Spouse(s)Hathui of Babenberg
IssueThankmar
Liudolf
Henry the Fowler
Oda of Saxony
FatherLiudolf, Duke of Saxony
MotherOda

Otto (c. 830/835/51 – 30 November 912), called the Illustrious (German: Otto der Erlauchte) by later authors, was a notable member of the Ottonian dynasty and Duke of Saxony from 880 until his death in 912. He played an important role in early medieval history of Germany during the 9th and 10th centuries, known for his military campaigns and diplomatic efforts.