Otto, Duke of Burgundy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Otto of Burgundy |
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| Duke of Burgundy | |
| Reign | 956 – 22 February 965 |
| Predecessor | Gilbert, Duke of Burgundy |
| Successor | Henry I, Duke of Burgundy |
| Born | 944 Paris |
| Died | 22 February 965 |
| Spouse | Liutgarde |
| House | Robertians |
| Father | Hugh the Great |
| Mother | Hedwig of Saxony |
Otto of Burgundy (born 944, died 965) was an important leader in a region called Burgundy. He was known as the Duke of Burgundy from 956 until his death.
Who Was Otto of Burgundy?
Otto was born in 944. His father was Hugh the Great, who was a powerful duke in France. His mother was Hedwig of Saxony. She was the sister of Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, a very important emperor.
Otto also had a famous brother. His brother was Hugh Capet, who later became the King of France. This shows Otto came from a very influential family.
Becoming a Duke
Otto became a duke through his marriage. He married a woman named Liutgarde. She was the daughter of Gilbert, Duke of Burgundy. Gilbert was the previous Duke of Burgundy.
Liutgarde's father, Gilbert, controlled most of the lands in Burgundy. When Otto married Liutgarde, he gained control of these lands. This is how he became the Duke of Burgundy in 956.
His Time as Duke
Otto ruled as Duke of Burgundy for about nine years. He was duke from 956 until he passed away in 965. He did not have any children that we know of.
What Happened Next?
Otto died on February 22, 965. After his death, his brother took over. His brother, Henry I, Duke of Burgundy, became the next Duke of Burgundy.
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