Otto I, Count of Scheyern-Dachau-Valley
German nobleman
About Otto I, Count of Scheyern-Dachau-Valley
Otto I, Count of Scheyern-Dachau-Valley was a German.
Otto I, Count of Scheyern-Dachau-Valley (also known as Otto of Dachau-Valley; died after 5 November 1130) was a German nobleman. He was a son of Count Arnold I of Scheyern and Beatrix of Reipersberg. Otto I was the founder of the Scheyern-Dachau-Valley line.
Life He acquired the town of Grub via his wife. In 1122, he founded the town of Bernried am Starnberger See and became its vogt. In 1124, he acquired Dachau and the County of Valley (Valley, Bavaria). The branch of the House of Wittelsbach which descended from him, was named after these possessions.
Marriage and issue Otto married Adelaide of Weilheim. Together, they had five children: Gebhard (d. 1141) Conrad I (d. 1175) Adelaide, married Count Engelbert II of Gorizia Otto II (d. ) Matilda
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Otto I, Count of Scheyern-Dachau-Valley?
German nobleman
When was Otto I, Count of Scheyern-Dachau-Valley born?
Otto I, Count of Scheyern-Dachau-Valley was born in Dachau.
When did Otto I, Count of Scheyern-Dachau-Valley die?
Otto I, Count of Scheyern-Dachau-Valley died in Valley.
What nationality was Otto I, Count of Scheyern-Dachau-Valley?
Otto I, Count of Scheyern-Dachau-Valley was German.
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