His influence over Italy and the close relationship he established with the Church carried him to the position of the most powerful ruler in Central Europe. This rise was part of the processes that subsequently paved the way for him to assume the imperial crown.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Otto I and the Path to the Holy Roman Empire?
- Otto I, as ruler of the East Frankish Kingdom, consolidated his internal power and strengthened his authority through the successes he achieved against Hungarian raids.
- When did Otto I and the Path to the Holy Roman Empire happen?
- 936 CE
- Where did Otto I and the Path to the Holy Roman Empire take place?
- Orta Avrupa