Willigis was an important minister for this dynasty, serving during the reigns of three rulers. This dynasty sponsored the abbey of Quedlinburg founded by Matilda of Ringelheim, the wife of its first ruler. Although it was not French, one of its rulers defeated a revolt named the War of the Three Henries. The fourth ruler of this dynasty met Boleslaw the Brave at the Council of Gniezno and was a student of Gerbert of Aurillac or Sylvester II. That son of the Byzantine princess Theophanu was succeeded by Henry the Saint. The second ruler of this dynasty married Adelaide of Italy to gain Lombardy, and gave land to bishops to ensure their loyalty as part of a state church. He defeated the Magyars at (*) Lechfeld, began a namesake Renaissance, and was the son of Henry the Fowler. For 10 points, name this dynasty of the first Holy Roman Empero
Willigis was an important minister for this dynasty, serving during the reigns of three rulers. This dynasty sponsored the abbey of Quedlinburg founded by Matilda of Ringelheim, the wife of its first ruler. Although it was not French, one of its rulers defeated a revolt named the War of the Three Henries. The fourth ruler of this dynasty met Boleslaw the Brave at the Council of Gniezno and was a student of Gerbert of Aurillac or Sylvester II. That son of the Byzantine princess Theophanu was succeeded by Henry the Saint. The second ruler of this dynasty married Adelaide of Italy to gain Lombardy, and gave land to bishops to ensure their loyalty as part of a state church. He defeated the Magyars at (*) Lechfeld, began a namesake Renaissance, and was the son of Henry the Fowler. For 10 points, name this dynasty of the first Holy Roman Emperors.
Willigis was an important minister for this dynasty, serving during the reigns of three rulers.
Ottonian dynasty [accept Liudolfings; accept very grudgingly Saxon dynasty]