Otto I was followed as king and emperor by his son Otto II (973-983), who was succeeded by his son Otto III (983-1002); both the kings last mentioned vainly endeavoured to establish German authority in Italy.
Otto I järel sai kuningaks ja keisriks tema poeg Otto II (973–983), kellele järgnes tema poeg Otto III (983–1002); mõlemad viimati nimetatud kuningad püüdsid edutult saavutada Saksa võimu Itaalia üle.