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7. | Otto von Wittlesbach V, Duke of Bavaria (4.Otto3, 2.Richardis2, 1.Udalrich1) was born about 1117; died on 1 Jul 1183 in Pettendorf, Bavaria, Germany; was buried in Scheyern, Bavaria, Germany. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: In 1159, Duke Otto went on the Third Crusade with the Emperor, Frederick Barbarosa, as the Imperial Standard Bearer. He fought in the Italian Wars, was made Ambassador to Constantinople, and was present in Venice at the when the Pope and Emperor Frederick Barbarosa made peace in 1177.
In 1180, he was created the Duke of Bavaria after the fall of Henry the Lion.
Otto married Agnes von Loos on 1159 - 1167. Agnes (daughter of Louis I, Count of Loos and Rieneck and Agnes von Metz) was born about 1150; died on 26 Mar 1191. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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