Otto IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
- Otto IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
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Otto IV, also known as Otto Crookleg or Otto the Lame (d 1446) Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, was Prince of Lüneburg from 1434 to 1446.
Life
After the death of his father, Bernard, he took over as ruler of the Principality of Lüneburg jointly with his brother, Frederick the Pious. Their rule was marked by major building work to Celle Castle and also by numerous reforms which improved the legal situation of farmers vis-a-vis their local lords.
Marriage
In 1425 Otto IV married Elisabeth of Eberstein (before 1415-1468) and had a daughter by her.
Literature
- Christa Geckler: Die Celler Herzöge - Leben und Wirken 1371-1705 Georg Ströher. Celle 1986, ISBN (incorrect) 3-921744-05-8
External links
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Otto IV, Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg
Born: - Died: 1446 |
| German nobility |
Preceded by
Bernard I |
Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg
Prince of Lunenburg
joint reign with brother Frederick the Pious
1434–1446 |
Succeeded by
Frederick the Pious |
Categories:
- Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg
- Princes of Lüneburg
- House of Welf
- 1446 deaths
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