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Wittekind ConvertsThe baptism of WITTEKIND (variously spelt) Westphalian chieftain, who submits to Charlemagne, converts to Christianity, and becomes Herzog von Sachsen
CharlemagneCHARLEMAGNE as Catholic ruler preceded by Charles Martel, accompanied by the defeated Wittekind, followed by his successors, tramples on the pagan idol Irminsul
WITTEKIND SUBMITSWittekind (variously spelt), leader of the Saxons, submits to Charlemagne and is baptised at Attigny. Date: 777
Wittekind SubmitsWittekind, king of the Saxons, defeated by Charlemagne, submits to him and acknowledges him a the Holy Roman Emperor Date: 785
Wittekind OpposesWittekind, king of the Saxons, urges his people to oppose Charlemagne, but their efforts are in vain and eventually they have to submit to him as Emperor