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Otto I's Italian Campaign

Type Event Region Italy Time c. 961–962

Around 961, German king Otto I, at the request of Pope John XII, led his army south into Italy to defeat Berengar II, who had usurped the title of Ki…

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  1. 961Germany · GermanyPope John XII, pressed by Berengar II, appealed to Otto I for help; Otto decided to march south into Italy again to restore papal authority by force and expand imperial power.
  2. 961Lombardy · LombardyOtto led his army across the Alps into Italy, defeated Berengar II's resistance, captured Pavia and other core Lombard cities, and gained control of northern Italy.
  3. 962Rome · RomeOtto's forces entered Rome, restored the pope's position, and prepared for the coronation ceremony; the Italian campaign ended with Otto receiving the imperial title and Berengar being deposed.

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