Thietmar of Merseburg: Biography, Facts and Career
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Thietmar (also Dietmar or Dithmar; 25 July 975 – 1 December 1018), Prince-Bishop of Merseburg from 1009 until his death in 1018, was an important chronicler recording the reigns of German kings and Holy Roman Emperors of the Ottonian (Saxon) dynasty. Two of Thietmar's great-grandfathers, both referred to as Liuthar, were the Saxon nobles Lothar II, Count of Stade, and Lothar I, Count of Walbeck. They were both killed fighting the Slavs at the Battle of Lenzen.
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- Full name: Thietmar of Merseburg
- Born: 0975-07-30
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q275425
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Who is Thietmar of Merseburg?
Thietmar (also Dietmar or Dithmar; 25 July 975 – 1 December 1018), Prince-Bishop of Merseburg from 1009 until his death in 1018, was an important chronicler recording the reigns of German kings and Holy Roman Emperors of the Ottonian (Saxon) dynasty.
What nationality is Thietmar of Merseburg?
Thietmar of Merseburg is Germany.
When was Thietmar of Merseburg born?
Thietmar of Merseburg was born on 0975-07-30.
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