Ordulf, Duke of Saxony

Ordulf
Duke of Saxony
Reign 1059–1072
Predecessor Bernard II
Successor Magnus
Born c.1022
Died 28 March 1072(1072-03-28)
Burial Saint Michael Church in Lüneburg
Spouse Wulfhild of Norway
Gertrude of Haldensleben
House House of Billung
Father Bernard II
Mother Eilika of Schweinfurt

Ordulf (sometimes Otto) (c.1022 – 28 March 1072) was the duke of Saxony from 1059, when he succeeded his father Bernard II, until his death. He was a member of the Billung family.

Reign

His entire reign was occupied by wars with the Wends. He was allied with Denmark, strengthening the alliance by marrying (1042) Wulfhild (died 24 May 1071), daughter of Olaf II of Norway. Their son Magnus succeeded Ordulf as Duke of Saxony.

His second wife, Gertrude of Haldensleben, daughter of a Count Conrad, was imprisoned in Mainz in 1076 and died 21 February 1116. Their son Bernard died after a fall from a horse at Lüneburg on 15 July (year unknown).

Ordulf is buried in the church of Saint Michael at Lüneburg.

Ordulf, Duke of Saxony
Born: c.1022 Died: 28 March 1072
Preceded by
Bernard II
Duke of Saxony
1059–1072
Succeeded by
Magnus


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