About Otto I
Lived 1194 – 1215 (aged 20–21). Otto I was a German catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Otto van Gelre (1194 – 1 September 1215) was bishop of Utrecht from 1212 to 1215.
Otto van Gelre was the son of Otto I, Count of Guelders and Richardis of Bavaria. He was appointed bishop at a young age with the support of Guelders and the Hohenstaufen. He was a loyal supporter of Guelder's interests in the Bishopric of Utrecht. He died at Voorthuizen at Elten, on the way to Rome.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Otto I?
Dutch bishop
When was Otto I born?
Otto I was born in 1194.
When did Otto I die?
Otto I died on 1 September 1215.
What was Otto I's occupation?
Otto I was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Otto I?
Otto I was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Otto I (bishop of Utrecht)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Otto I. https://biography.guide/otto-i-catholic-priest/
MLA: "Otto I." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/otto-i-catholic-priest/.
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