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People: Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette
Topic: De Soto's exploration of North America
Location: Bamburgh Northumberland United Kingdom

Bernard II, who is regarded as the …

Years: 1020 - 1020

Bernard II, who is regarded as the greatest of the Billungers, has expanded the powers of the duke in Saxony.

Originally a supporter of Emperor Henry II, Bernard had accompanied him into Poland and negotiated the treaty of Bautzen of 1018.

He revolts in 1019–102 and gains the recognition of the tribal laws of Saxony, something his father had failed to do.