Thietmar, Count of Merseburg facts for kids
Thietmar (died June 1, 932) was an important military leader and teacher in early medieval Germany. He helped train Henry the Fowler, who later became the Duke of Saxony. Thietmar was known for his strong military skills and for leading his soldiers effectively.
Who Was Thietmar?
Thietmar was a powerful noble, known as a Count and Margrave. These titles meant he was a local ruler and a military commander in charge of border areas. He was considered very skilled in military matters. Thietmar likely had a small group of highly trained soldiers. These soldiers had the best military gear and fast, expensive horses.
Thietmar's Role in Battle
Thietmar's armored cavalry (soldiers on horseback) played a very important part in winning the Battle of Lenzen. This battle happened on September 4, 929. Their victory helped Germany gain control along the Elbe River against West Slavic groups who lived there.
Thietmar's Family
Thietmar was married to a woman named Hildegard. She was the aunt of Hatheburg of Merseburg, who was the first wife of Henry the Fowler.
Thietmar and Hildegard had two sons:
- Siegfried, Count of Merseburg
- Gero the Great
They also had a daughter named Hidda. Hidda married Christian of Thuringia. Their children, Thietmar's grandchildren, included:
- Thietmar, Margrave of Meissen
- Archbishop Gero of Cologne
- Odo I, Margrave of the Saxon Ostmark
