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Duke of Saxony from 777 to 785
Widukind, also known as Wittekind and Wittikund, was a leader of the Saxons and the chief opponent of the Frankish king Charlemagne during the Saxon Wars
Widukind
Saxon chronicler (c. 925 – after 973)
Widukind of Corvey (c. 920–925 – after 973) was a medieval Saxon chronicler and a monk of monastery of Corvey in Germany during the middle third of the
Widukind_of_Corvey
German pediatrician, medical geneticist and dysmorphologist (1919–1995)
Widukind Lenz (4 February 1919, Eichenau, Bavaria – 25 February 1995) was a distinguished German pediatrician, medical geneticist and dysmorphologist who
Widukind_Lenz
10th-century German chronicle
a three-volume chronicle of 10th-century Germany, written by Widukind of Corvey. Widukind, proud of his people and history, begins his chronicon, not with
The_Deeds_of_the_Saxons
Birth defects linked to thalidomide use
between birth defects and thalidomide were presented in November 1961 by Widukind Lenz, and the medication was removed from the market in Europe before the
Thalidomide_scandal
Campaigns and insurrections of 772–804
domains as soon as he turned his attention elsewhere. Their main leader Widukind was a resilient and resourceful opponent, but he was defeated and baptized
Saxon_Wars
King of the Danes
the Saxon chief Widukind, leader of the resistance against Charlemagne, fled Saxony in the face of the Frankish onslaught. Widukind found refuge with
Sigfred
Saxon noble family
were a noble family of medieval Saxony, descended from the Saxon leader Widukind. The most notable member was Saint Matilda (of Ringelheim; d. 968), queen
Immedingians
European historical region
German states of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. The chronicler Widukind of Corvey in his Res gestae saxonicae sive annalium libri tres denoted
Angria
Sacred, pillar-like object in Saxon paganism
signifies universal all-sustaining pillar. Clive Tolley has argued that Widukind of Corvey in a passage of his Deeds of the Saxons (c. 970) is in fact describing
Irminsul
10th-century King of Denmark and Norway
because medieval writers such as Widukind of Corvey and Adam of Bremen give conflicting accounts of how it came about. Widukind of Corvey, writing during the
Harald_Bluetooth
Town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
year 1100. The main current attractions of Enger are Widukind's tomb, the Widukind museum, the Widukind festival ("Timpkenfest"), held annually on January
Enger
Leader of the Saxons in 743–744
years 743–744. Onomastics suggests that he was related to the family of Widukind.[citation needed] In 743 the Frankish mayors of the palace, the brothers
Theoderic,_Duke_of_Saxony
Carolingian emperor from 800 to 814
completely commanded Westphalia. That summer, he met Widukind and persuaded him to end his resistance. Widukind agreed to be baptised with Charlemagne as his
Charlemagne
Germanic leader of the Saxons in the time of Charlemagne
unknown) Albbi is considered one of the two principal Saxon chiefs along with Widukind. He was the leader of the Eastphalians while the latter ruled the Westphalian
Albion_(Saxon)
Holy Roman Emperor from 962 to 973
Res gestae saxonicae sive annalium libri tres) by the Saxon chronicler Widukind of Corvey, Conrad persuaded his younger brother Eberhard of Franconia,
Otto_the_Great
Lance that pierced Jesus' side as he hung on the cross
account of how Henry received the lance is offered by Widukind of Corvey. According to Widukind, King Conrad I of Germany made arrangements on his deathbed
Holy_Lance
Saxon German nobleman (died 912)
was described as magni ducis Oddonis (great duke Otto) by the chronicler Widukind of Corvey when describing the marriage of his sister Liutgard to King Louis
Otto_the_Illustrious
Calendar year
into the Frankish Kingdom, and divided into missionary parishes. Duke Widukind and his followers flee to King Sigfred of Denmark, seeking refuge and support
AD_777
Franconian noble (c. 922–955)
II, Holy Roman Emperor. Widukind (of Corvey) 2014, p. 54. Prutz 1905, p. 245. Prutz 1905, p. 263. Wolfram 2015, p. 65. Widukind (of Corvey) (2014). Deeds
Conrad,_Duke_of_Lorraine
782 killing of Saxons by Charlemagne
death—four thousand and five hundred of them. This sentence was carried out. Widukind was not among them since he had fled to Nordmannia [Denmark]. When he had
Massacre_of_Verden
Titles of nobility
requested Guichenon to write the history of the house, but insisted that Widukind, the famous leader of the Saxons, be its founder. Guichenon, being a courtier
Counts_and_dukes_of_Savoy
American artist, filmmaker (born 1984)
Arthur Balder (born August 14, 1984) is an American multidisciplinary artist, mostly known as sculptor, painter, filmmaker and writer. His sculptures have
Artur_Balder
Medieval German state
right). According to the Res gestae saxonicae by tenth century chronicler Widukind of Corvey, the Saxons had arrived from Britannia at the coast of Land Hadeln
Duchy_of_Saxony
German philosopher (1806–1856)
after realizing self-determination. Scholars such as Douglas Moggach and Widukind De Ridder have stated that Stirner was obviously a student of Hegel, like
Max_Stirner
German Roman Catholic saints
I (c. 840-880), Count of Stade, possibly a descendant of Saxon leader Widukind. Lothar was one of the twelve counts killed in the Battle of Ebstorf (also
Lothar_I,_Count_of_Stade
Pagan Saxon leader
extensive account of Hadugato is found in Widukind of Corvey's Deeds of the Saxons, completed around 967. Widukind's account also appears in a close paraphrase
Hadugato
933 battle between East Francia and invading Magyar (Hungarian) forces
unarmed (though probably just poorly armed) by the contemporary chronicler Widukind of Corvey. His Saxon horsemen were described as armed warriors (miles armatus)
Battle_of_Riade
782 battle
of Süntel was a land battle that took place between Saxon rebels led by Widukind and a detachment of Frankish forces led by envoys of Charlemagne named
Battle_of_Süntel
Hedeby stones
The stones are dated as being carved after 934 C.E. as the historian Widukind of Corvey recorded that King Gnupa, who is mentioned in both inscriptions
Sigtrygg_Runestones
State part and historic region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
legends link his adversary Widukind to places near Detmold, Bielefeld, Lemgo, Osnabrück and other places in Westphalia. Widukind was buried in Enger, which
Westphalia
Immunomodulatory drug which can cause birth defects
Florence in the British Medical Journal in December 1960. In November 1961 Widukind Lenz presented evidence linking the births of deformed infants in Europe
Thalidomide
Canadian-American physician and pharmacologist (1914–2015)
York: Oxford University Press. pp. 108, 109, 342n48. ISBN 978-0197632543. Widukind Lenz presented evidence linking the births of deformed infants in Europe
Frances_Oldham_Kelsey
Part of the Hungarian invasions of Europe, 955
actions from the German point of view. Another source is the chronicler Widukind of Corvey, who provides some important details. In 947, Berthold, Duke
Battle_of_Lechfeld
Town in Lower Saxony, Germany
established about 800 in the Saxon estates after his victory over duke Widukind in the Saxon Wars. The emperor also founded a missionary diocese here,
Elze
Title used by medieval and early modern German monarchs
details of Otto's coronation in 936 are described by the medieval chronicler Widukind of Corvey in his Res gestae saxonicae. The kings received the Imperial
King_of_the_Romans
Gymnasium school in Germany
The Widukind-Gymnasium Enger (vidʊkɪnd-gYmnaʰsium əŋər) is a gymnasium located on Tiefenbruchstraße 22, Enger, Herford, Northrhine-Westphalia. It is named
Widukind-Gymnasium_Enger
German nobleman (c. 900 – 965)
sovereignty during Otto's absence in Italy (962–963). Lusatia, according to Widukind, was subjected "to the last degree of servitude". Gero was responsible
Gero
Medieval cultural group from what is now Northern Germany
until the 8th century and the conflict between their semi-legendary hero Widukind and the Frankish emperor Charlemagne. They do not appear to have been politically
Saxons
Location in Dortmund, Germany
Franks under Charlemagne in 772, retaken by the Saxons (possibly under Widukind) in 774, and taken again and refortified by Charlemagne in 775. Detlef
Sigiburg
Hadugato (fl. c. 531) Berthoald (fl. c. 622) Theoderic (fl. c. 743–744) Widukind (c. 777–785), leader against Charlemagne Albion (fl. c. 785–811) With the
List_of_rulers_of_Saxony
Duke of the Franks and Count of Paris (c. 898–956)
and the Cathedral of Autun, (University of Chicago Press, 1999), 67. Widukind (of Corvey), Deeds of the Saxons, transl.Bernard S. Bachrach and David
Hugh_the_Great
Frontier region of the Duchy of Saxony (936–983)
479. Thompson, 487. This event is recalled by the Annales Corbeienses, Widukind of Corvey, Thietmar of Merseburg, and Adam of Bremen. Thompson, 487. Ecclesiastical
Billung_March
Kings of Denmark
Asfrid for their son Sigtrygg. Likewise a Danish king Chnuba is named by Widukind of Corvey's Saxon chronicles as having been defeated and forced to accept
Gyrd_and_Gnupa
Saxon dynasty of German monarchs (919–1024)
mighty Saxon dynasty over as an ally. According to the Saxon chronicler Widukind of Corvey, upon the death of the last Carolingian king Louis the Child
Ottonian_dynasty
not one out of a great multitude remained". In the early 10th century, Widukind of Corvey reported, Glomatians long fought against German duke Otto the
Glomatians
Capture of a Slavic fortress by the Kingdom of Germany in 929
Henry's reign. Sources for the battle include the Deeds of the Saxons by Widukind of Corvey and Chronicon Thietmari by Thietmar of Merseburg. In the winter
Battle_of_Lenzen
Town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
going back to its founding by Slavs, the Ukrani, mentioned in 934 by Widukind of Corvey. The name Ucramund appears in documents from 1178. Since May
Ueckermünde
Calendar year
Attigny (Ardennes), followed by Widukind; here the Saxon leaders are baptized as Christians on Christmas Day. Widukind and the Saxon nobility swear fealty
785
Duke of Saxony
Cluny 2004, p. 24. Althoff & Carroll 2004, p. 388. Riché 1993, p. 229. Widukind of Corvey 2014, p. 27. Riché 1993, p. Table 3. Riché 1993, p. 186. Althoff
Liudolf_of_Saxony
Queen of East Francia from 876 to 882
after 899), became a nun in Frauenchiemsee Abbey, Bavaria. Widukind of Corvey 2014, p. 27. Widukind of Corvey (2014). Deeds of the Saxons. Translated by Bachrach
Liutgard_of_Saxony_(queen)
Speakers of Lechitic West Slavic languages in the region of Poland
sive annalium libri tres chronicle of 10th-century Germany, written by Widukind of Corvey, noted that Mieszko I (son of Siemomysł and grandchild of Lestek)
Lechites
Duke of Poland (ruled c. 960–992)
More precise contemporary records regarding Mieszko were compiled by Widukind of Corvey, and, half a century later, by Bishop Thietmar of Merseburg.
Mieszko_I
Province of the Netherlands
conquered the area east of the Lauwers in 785, when Charlemagne defeated Widukind. The Carolingians laid Frisia under the rule of grewan, a title that has
Friesland
State in Germany
legends link his adversary Widukind to places near Detmold, Bielefeld, Lemgo, Osnabrück, and other places in Westphalia. Widukind was buried in Enger, which
North_Rhine-Westphalia
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Franks under Charlemagne in 772, retaken by the Saxons (possibly under Widukind) in 774, and taken again and refortified by Charlemagne in 775. Archaeological
Dortmund
Neo-classical memorial in Donaustauf, Bavaria
Bonifatius 755 Bishop and saint 26 Pippin the Younger 768 King of the Franks 27 Widukind c. 800 Leader of the Saxons 28 Paulus Diaconus after 800 Paul Warnefried
Walhalla_(memorial)
sons and joint successors of Olof, according to Adam. Gnupa is named by Widukind of Corvey as leader of the Danes in 934, and appears on the Sigtrygg Runestones
List_of_monarchs_of_Denmark
955 AD battle between the allied Kingdom of Germany and Rani tribe against the Obotrites
age and carrying off the women and children into slavery. According to Widukind of Corvey, in the aftermath of Lechfeld, Otto pressed hard into Slav territory
Battle_on_the_Raxa
9th-century Frisian legal code
of Frisia was completed by the final defeat of the Saxon rebel leader Widukind.[self-published source] The law code covered the region of the Frisians
Lex_Frisionum
Medical condition
with multiple associated anomalies (MAA: OMIM 309800). It is named after Widukind Lenz, a German geneticist and dysmorphologist. Lenz microphthalmia syndrome
Lenz_microphthalmia_syndrome
Deliberative body of the Holy Roman Empire
Pope Stephen II 777 Paderborn Charlemagne First Diet on Saxon soil, Duke Widukind refused to appear 782 Lippspringe Charlemagne Division of Saxony into Gaue
Imperial Diet (Holy Roman Empire)
Imperial_Diet_(Holy_Roman_Empire)
Topics referred to by the same term
eccentric and subject of Thomas Bernard's book Wittgenstein's Nephew (1982) Widukind von Wittgenstein [de] (died 1272), abbott of Grafschaft Abbey Louis I,
Wittgenstein_(disambiguation)
Calendar year
Rhine-Westphalia). All the main Westphalian leaders are captured, except Widukind. Charlemagne crosses the Weser, Oker and Ohre rivers into Eastphalian territory
779
Legendary King of Sweden
enemy of the soon to become French emperor of the Romans Charlemagne, King Widukind. The eponomymous anchestor of the Irish royal clan Uí Ímair is a closely
Ivar_Vidfamne
Count of Stade
Ages, 800-1036, London and New York, 1992 Bachrach, B. S. (translator), Widukind of Corvey, Deeds of the Saxons, The Catholic University of America Press
Henry_the_Bald
Saxon count of the Middle Ages
chronicles, his Immedinger family stemmed from the House of the Saxon duke Widukind. Dietrich was probably born in the second half of the 9th century, a few
Dietrich_of_Ringelheim
Saxonicae") by Widukind of Corvey, a 10th century Saxon chronicler, two different kings of the Danes are mentioned. In Book 1, chapter 40, Widukind describes
List of legendary kings of Denmark
List_of_legendary_kings_of_Denmark
Original homeland of the Saxons in Northwest Germany
attritious thirty-year campaign between 772–804 the Old Saxons led by Widukind were eventually subdued by Charlemagne and ultimately forced to convert
Old_Saxony
Town in Lower Saxony, Germany
stands a sculpture of Waltbert. In the year 851, Waltbert — a grandson of Widukind — brought the relics of St. Alexander from Rome to Wildeshausen to promote
Wildeshausen
German queen from 909 to 936
Verdun. Fighting against Charlemagne at that time had been the Saxon duke Widukind, from whom Dietrich was descended. It was in Herford Abbey, in the Duchy
Matilda_of_Ringelheim
Slavic ethnic group
Warszawa: Bellona. Bachrach, Bernard S.; Bachrach, David S., eds. (2014). Widukind of Corvey: Deeds of the Saxons. Washington: The Catholic University of
Hevelli
Town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
grew up in the abbey of Herford; she was a descendant of the Saxon leader Widukind. In Herford she met Henry the Fowler, who later became king of Germany
Herford
Renaissance castle located in the village of Wewelsburg
whom Himmler claimed a connection), Heinrich der Löwe ("Henry the Lion"), Widukind, Christoph Kolumbus ("Christopher Columbus"), Arier ("Aryan"), Jahrlauf
Wewelsburg
legends link his adversary Widukind to places near Detmold, Bielefeld, Lemgo, Osnabrück and other places in Westphalia. Widukind was buried in Enger, which
History of North Rhine-Westphalia
History_of_North_Rhine-Westphalia
River between Friesland and Groningen, the Netherlands
border between the provinces of Friesland and Groningen. From the 730s to Widukind's defeat in 785, it was part of the border of the Frankish Empire. The former
Lauwers
State in Germany
the Saxon leader Widukind, albeit a black horse against a yellow background. The colours changed after the Christian baptism of Widukind. White and red
Lower_Saxony
Lechitic tribe in Lesser Poland
10th-century chronicle Res gestae saxonicae sive annalium libri tres by Widukind of Corvey, who recorded that Mieszko I of Poland (960–992) ruled over the
Lendians
Holy Roman Emperor from 1014 to 1024
deals with the period between 908 and 1018. For the earlier part, he used Widukind's Res gestae Saxonicae, the Annales Quedlinburgenses, and other sources;
Henry_II,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
Hase [de] Late summer Franks under Charlemagne defeat the Saxons under Widukind. Siege of Fengtian Oct Emperor Dezong of Tang fends off coup that sieges
List_of_battles_301–1300
founder of the Piast state. Widukind's chronicle speaks of Mieszko ruling a Slavic nation called "Licicaviki", which was what Widukind made out of "Lestkowicy":
Poland in the Early Middle Ages
Poland_in_the_Early_Middle_Ages
Semi-legendary king of Denmark
that Harthacnut and Gorm were the same person. The Saxon chronicles of Widukind of Corvey report the defeat and forced baptism of the Danish king Chnuba
Harthacnut_I_of_Denmark
Illuminated Gospel Book
fire. The book was long held at the church in Enger and owes its name to Widukind, Duke of Saxony, who was said to have received the manuscript from Charlemagne
Codex_Wittekindeus
Surname list
honorary chairman of the German Lawyer's Association Widukind Lenz (1919–1995), German pediatrician Widukind Lenz (1919–195), German pediatrician, medical geneticist
Lenz_(surname)
County of the Holy Roman Empire
The genealogy of the counts of Oldenburg can be traced to the Saxon hero Widukind (opponent of Charlemagne), but their first historical representative was
County_of_Oldenburg
Early Germanic people native to Thuringia (now part of Germany)
includes the nearest account in time of the fall of the Thuringian Empire. Widukind of Corvey, writing in tenth-century Saxony, inundates his similar account
Thuringi
Early medieval Western European war
that the chest only contained the bishop's books. Under the leadership of Widukind the Saxons continued to resist the Franks. In 782 the Frisians east of
Frisian–Frankish_wars
Calendar year
nobleman (approximate date) Stephen the Hymnographer, Syrian monk (b. 725) Widukind, duke of Saxony (approximate date) Bosworth 1989, p. 263 Treadgold 1988
807
Quarter of Marsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
770–785). During the Saxon Wars, the stronghold was repeatedly occupied by Widukind, leader of the resisting Saxons (those refusing to adopt Christianity and
Obermarsberg
Count and Margrave of Merseburg (died 937)
festivities. At that time, Siegfried was "second after the king," according to Widukind of Corvey. When Siegfried died, his march was disputed between Thankmar
Siegfried,_Count_of_Merseburg
German actor and director (1932–2004)
Manker and Mercedes Echerer TV film 1993 Charlemagne, le prince à cheval Widukind English Clive Donner Christian Brendel [fr], Anny Duperey and Frank Finlay
Helmut_Griem
10th-century fortress near Saint-Tropez, Provence
expedition may have been planned, but it never took place. This did not stop Widukind of Corvey from listing the Saracens among Otto's defeated enemies. In 956
Fraxinetum
Western European kingdom (c. 481–843)
efforts and parallel military incursions. Charles's main Saxon opponent, Widukind, accepted baptism in 785 as part of a peace agreement, but other Saxon
Francia
Holy Roman Emperor from 996 to 1002
dealing with the period between 908 and 1018. For the earlier part he used Widukind's Res gestae Saxonicae, the Annales Quedlinburgenses and other sources;
Otto_III,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
Pepin of Italy king of Italy. 782 Battle of Süntel: A Saxon force led by Widukind defeated a Frankish expedition. October Massacre of Verden: Charlemagne
Timeline_of_German_history
Historical region in Germany and Poland
march (frontier region). Thus in the second half of the 10th century, Widukind's Chronicle mentions Lusiki, while Thietmar's Chronicle from the beginning
Lower_Lusatia
Old Saxon poem
early 9th century after 33 years of conflict between the Saxons under Widukind and the Franks under Charlemagne. Around the time that the Heliand was
Heliand
Roman historian and politician (86–35 BC)
used in schools to teach Latin. His brief style influenced, among others, Widukind of Corvey and Wipo of Burgundy. Petrarch also praised Sallust highly, though
Sallust
State in Germany
Saxon warleader Widukind sought refuge with his father-in-law, Danish king Sigfred. The Royal Frankish Annals mentions that Widukind received substantial
Schleswig-Holstein
Duchess of Bavaria
Ottonian dynasty and Empress Adelaide. According to the medieval chronicler Widukind of Corvey, she was "a woman of exceptional wisdom". She made a pilgrimage
Judith,_Duchess_of_Bavaria
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND
Boy/Male
Hindu
Universal whole
Girl/Female
Indian
Light
Boy/Male
Egyptian
Begotten by Ra the sun god.
Boy/Male
Indian
Servant of the all-peaceable
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
A handfull of sweet basil
Girl/Female
Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Muslim, Punjabi, Sikh, Telugu
Devotee
Male
Hebrew
(תָּמִיר) Masculine form of Hebrew Tamar, TAMIR means "palm tree."
Male
French
Old French name derived from Latin Gilebertus, GILEBERT means "pledge-bright."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Victorious in Religion (Islam)
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English
From the River's Side; From the Fenced Farm
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND