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Otto III of Bavaria

Type Figure Region Bavaria Time 1173–1231 Also known as Louis I (Bavaria)

Louis I of Bavaria (usually called Kelheimer, c.1173–1231), second-generation Wittelsbach Duke of Bavaria, consolidated the duchy between 1201 and 12…

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  1. 1201–1204Kelheim · BavariaMaintained Bavarian autonomy amid the dual imperial election deadlock between Hohenstaufen and Welf, tidied up the frontiers, and prepared a marriage alliance with Bohemia to shore up the southeastern bulwark.
  2. 1204–1208Landshut · BavariaIn 1204 married Ludmilla of Bohemia and annexed the Nordgau march; that same year he began founding the town of Landshut and Trausnitz Castle, expanding the duchy's demesne.
  3. 1208–1210Bamberg · FranconiaAfter Duke Philip of Swabia was murdered at Bamberg in 1208, Louis turned to Welf Otto IV in exchange for Andechs lands, the Palatine succession, and confirmation of the Wittelsbachs' perpetual rule of Bavaria.

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