Wickmann "the Elder", Count of Engern

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• Military: 938; Wichmann rebelled in 938 because his younger brother Herman had been given military command of the northern reaches of the Duchy of Saxony. He believed that he had a better claim to the office by virtue of his seniority and his Königsnähe (closeness to the king), because he was related by marriage to the queen dowager Matilda. He was joined by Eberhard of Franconia, and Thankmar, the half-brother of King Otto I. The revolt was soon suppressed. Thankmar died the same year he and Eberhard came to terms. Wichmann allied with some Slavs and made war against his former compatriots. He reconciled to Otto in 941.
• Last Full Review: 9 Dec 2020

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Wickmann married Frederunda on Yes, date unknown. Frederunda (daughter of Dietrich, Count of Ringelheim and Reginhilde von Friesland) died on 18 Jan 971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]