Historical Events tagged with "charter"
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Otto III grants deed to Bishop Gottschalk
Emperor Otto III granted a deed to Gottschalk, the Bishop of Freising, marking a significant point in Austrian history. This deed is notable for being the oldest known document that references the name 'Ostarrîchi,' which is an early form of the name Austria in Old High German. The conferment occurred in the context of the Emperor consolidating his power in the region and highlighting the importance of ecclesiastical authorities. This document not only served a political purpose but also reflected the emerging identity of a region that would become Austria.
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