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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
10th-century Magyar chieftain and military leader
the chronicler Widukind of Corvey, the rebellious lords invited the Hungarians to provide assistance against Otto and Henry. Widukind also notes that
Bulcsú_(chieftain)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Day in the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar
and died as a hermit in the forest of Combes near Bordeaux (767) Blessed Widukind (Wittekind, Wittikind, Wittikund) of Westphalia (807) Saint Aldric of Le
January 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
January_7_(Eastern_Orthodox_liturgics)
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)
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
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
Kingdom in the Northern Iberian Peninsula (718–924)
traditions, like other medieval European kings such as Penda of Mercia or Widukind, but also relied on Christian sacred scriptures (in particular, the books
Kingdom_of_Asturias
European royal dynasty
versions Black Saxon Steed, according to legend Duke Widukind's ensign for Old Saxony (700–785) Widukind's White Steed as ensign of the Duchy of Saxony, claimed
House_of_Welf
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nakonid dynasty in the medieval chronicles of Thietmar of Merseburg and Widukind of Corvey. He was the co-ruler of the Obotrites, and, according to Thietmar's
Stoigniew
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
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
Holy Roman Emperor from 973 to 983
Empire assembled before Otto II and, according to the Saxon Chronicler Widukind of Corvey, "elected" Otto II as his father's successor. One of Otto II's
Otto_II,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
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
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
French journalist and political theorist (born 1943)
Germanica : Yggdrasill, l’Arbre cosmique des ancien Germains, Verden : Widukind face à Charlemagne, Götz von Berlichingen et la Guerre des Paysans, Paris
Alain_de_Benoist
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
Town in Lower Saxony, Germany
the “Royal castle Iburg”, from his chief antagonist, the Saxon leader Widukind. In a lasting period of struggles the ownership changed between Franks
Bad_Iburg
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
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
German dramatist and screenwriter
propagandists with plays about the Saxons' struggle under the leadership of Widukind to free themselves from Frankish domination in the eighth century. Foster's
Friedrich_Forster
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Moon
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Melville.German : from any of various places so called.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
From Goddess Durga
Boy/Male
Indian
The whole world
Girl/Female
English
Feminine of Wesley.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Contented, Peaceful and patient
Girl/Female
Biblical
Redemption of the Lord.
Female
Japanese
(è¼) Japanese unisex name HIKARU means "radiance."
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Goddess Durga
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Carried by Lord Vishnu
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND
WIDUKIND