Otto II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Emperor from 973 to 983 and King of Italy from 980 to 983
- Lived
- 955–983
- Country
- Holy Roman Empire
Updated September 2026
About Otto II, Holy Roman Emperor
Otto II, called the Red, was Holy Roman Emperor from 973 until his death in 983. A member of the Ottonian dynasty, he was the youngest and sole surviving son of Otto the Great and Adelaide of Italy.
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