What Happened This Year 950

People Who Died in 950

Lothair II of Italy

King of Italy, Holy Roman Emperor
Died
November 22nd, 950 1074 years ago — None years old

Ruled as King of Italy from 947 until death in 950. Was also Holy Roman Emperor, participating in politics during a period marked by conflicts between various factions within the empire. His reign faced challenges from local nobility and external enemies. The political landscape was characterized by fragmentation and competition among various claimants to power. His rule was part of the larger context of the Carolingian dynasty's decline and the subsequent rise of regional powers in Italy. The legacy of Lothair II is intertwined with the shifting dynamics of authority in Northern Italy during this time.

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