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Ottonen, HerrschergeschlechtOttonen: The Kings and Emperors of this Saxon dynasty were of great importance for Austria. Otto I's (936-973) victory at the Lechfeld (Aug. 10, 955) was a prerequisite for the creation of marches; Otto II (973-983) created the duchy of Carinthia in 976 and installed the Babenbergs as Margraves; in 996, Otto III issued the document for Freising in which Austria ("Ostarrîchi") is first mentioned. Heinrich II (1002-1024) gave valuable gifts to the Babenbergs. Literature: H. Beumann, Die Ottonen, 41997; G. Althoff, Die O. Königsherrschaft ohne Staat, 2000.
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