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Otto I, also known as Otto the Great, was the king of Germany from 936 to 973 and the Holy Roman Emperor from 962 until his death. He was the founder and first ruler of the Ottonian dynasty.

Sample Sentences:

• When Otto I ascended to the throne, he successfully consolidated power and greatly expanded the territories of the German kingdom.
• Under Otto I's rule, the Ottonian dynasty ushered in a period of political stability and cultural progress in medieval Germany.
• As Holy Roman Emperor, Otto I worked towards strengthening the influence of the Catholic Church and maintaining diplomatic relationships throughout Europe.

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