Otto I, Duke of Saxony

Otto I
Duke of Saxony
Depiction of Otto I Dux, in the Chronica Sancti Pantaleonis, Cologne (c. 1237)
Reign	880 - 912
Predecessor	Bruno, Duke of Saxony
Successor	Henry the Fowler
Born	c. 830/51 Saxony, Germany
Died	(912-11-30)30 November 912 Wallhausen, Saxony
Buried	Gandersheim Abbey
Noble family	Ottonian dynasty
Spouse(s)	Hathui of Babenberg
Issue	Thankmar Liudolf Henry the Fowler Oda of Saxony
Father	Liudolf, Duke of Saxony
Mother	Oda of Billung

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.