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Otto I Wittelsbach

Duke of Bavaria during the 12th century
Born
1117 908 years ago
Died
July 11th, 1183 841 years ago — 66 years old

Ruled as Duke of Bavaria from 1183 until death in 1183. Otto governed during a period of significant political challenges and territorial disputes. The leadership focused on consolidating power and managing relations with neighboring regions. He played a role in the expansion of Bavarian influence and the familial connections within European nobility. Otto's reign contributed to the historical lineage of the Wittelsbach family, which would later attain prominence in German history.

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