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Otto van Holland (died 27 March 1249) was a bishop of Utrecht from 1233 to 1249.
Otto was the second son of William I, Count of Holland and his first wife Aleid van Gelre. He was chosen as bishop in 1233, but because of resistance from the canons of Utrecht, his consecration was delayed until 1245. He emerged as a forceful ruler that involved himself primarely in secular affairs. After the death of his brother Floris IV, Count of Holland in 1234, he became guardian of Floris' son William II, Count of Holland, and he governed the County of Holland. He resolved the problems in Drenthe, problems which had cost his predecessor Otto II of Lippe his life. He also subjected the lords of Goor to his authority.
Preceded by
Wilbrand van OldenburgBishop of Utrecht
1233–1249Succeeded by
Gozewijn van RanderathCategories:- 1249 deaths
- Bishops of Utrecht
- 13th-century Roman Catholic bishops
- Dutch Roman Catholic bishops
- Dutch people stubs
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