How many books has Otto of Freising written?

Otto of Freising published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Otto of Freising's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gesta Friderici I. Imperatoris.

What is Otto of Freising's most famous book?

Gesta Friderici I. Imperatoris (1160) is Otto of Freising's most widely read book.

Otto of Freising books in order

Austrian medieval chronicler

Lived: 1111–1158
Country: Germany
Books: 2

History

Otto of Freising published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Gesta Friderici I. Imperatoris (1160).

Updated September 2026

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Gesta Friderici I. Imperatoris
Otto of Freising's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Chronica Sive Historia De Duabus Civitatibus (1200)
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Non-fiction in order

Gesta Friderici I. Imperatoris (1160)
366 pages
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About Otto of Freising

Otto of Freising was a German churchman of the Cistercian order and chronicled at least two texts which carry valuable information on the political history of his own time. He was the bishop of Freising from 1138. Otto participated in the Second Crusade; he lived through the journey and reached Jerusalem, and later returned to Bavaria in the late 1140s, living for another decade back in Europe.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Otto of Freising FAQ

How many books has Otto of Freising written?: Otto of Freising published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Otto of Freising's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gesta Friderici I. Imperatoris.
What is Otto of Freising's last book?: Gesta Friderici I. Imperatoris (1160).
What is Otto of Freising's most famous book?: Gesta Friderici I. Imperatoris (1160) is Otto of Freising's most widely read book.