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983. Otho 3d/ had been Elected Emperor during the life of his Father, & was still a Child when he succeeded him. His minority was disturbed by troubles, both in Germany & Italy, but he no sooner took the reigns of Government into his own hands, than he restored order in all his dominions. He was a Brave and enterprizing Prince; He defeated the Danes, & entered into an alliance with Eric King of Sweden, Denmark & Norway, on Condition that the Gospel should be preached in those Countries-- Crescentius having again revolted, Otho took Rome by assault, & punished the Rebels, after having expelled the Saracens out of Italy, he died of poison given him by the Widow of Crescentius, who was dissappointed at his not marrying her. 1002.
