Otto I (bishop)

Otto van Gelre (1194 - Voorthuizen at Elten, 1 September 1215), was bishop of Utrecht from 1212 to 1215.

Otto van Gelre was the son of Otto I, Count of Guelders and Richardis van Beieren. He was appointed bishop at a young age with the support of Guelders and the Hohenstaufen. He was a loyal supporter of Guelder's interests in the Bishopric of Utrecht. He died on the way to Rome.

Preceded by Dirk van Are

Bishop of Utrecht 1212-1215

Succeeded by Otto II van Lippe

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Name	Otto 01
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Date of birth	1194
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Date of death	1 September 1215
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