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Bernard I (c. 950 – 9 February 1011) was the Duke of Saxony (973–1011) the second of the Billung dynasty a son of Duke Herman and Oda. He extended his father’s power considerably.He fought the Danes in 974 983 and 994 during their invasions. He supported the succession of Otto III over Henry the Wrangler. In 986 he was made marshal and in 991 and 995 he joined the young Otto on campaign against the Slavs.

active years end year
1011-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
0973-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
0950-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death date
1011-02-09
death place
Imperial Abbey of Corvey
parent
Hermann Billung
place of burial
Michael (archangel), Lüneburg
predecessor
Hermann Billung
successor
Bernard II Duke of Saxony
title
Duke of Saxony

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