For other uses of this term, see War of the three Enriques (1585-1598). The war of the three Enriques was a brief rebellion of three German leaders, all called Enrique, against the emperor Otto II, in 977.

The conspiracy took place in Bavaria, while Otto was encamped against Boleslao II of Bohemia. The conspirators-Henry I, bishop of Augsburg; Henry II, Duke of Bavaria, who had recently been dispossessed of his title; and Henry III, Duke of Carinthia - also had the support of the Church. Otto, ally with Otón I, Duke of Swabia and Bavaria, marched first against Passau, in the power of the rebels. The city surrendered in September thanks to the siege tactics of the emperor, which included a bridge built with boats over the river.

During the Easter of 978, the three insurgents were punished in Magdeburg. Both dukes were exiled, and Henry of Carinthia lost his duchy in favor of Otto I, son of Conrad the Red, Duke of Lorraine. The bishop was imprisoned until July of that year.

The main outcome of the conflict was the complete submission of Bavaria: from that moment on it was no longer the greatest of the ancient tribal duchies. Sources

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