Otto IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

Otto the Lame

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 (before 1415-1468) and had a daughter by her.

Ancestors[]

showAncestors of Otto IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

Literature[]

Geckler, Christa (1986). Die Celler Herzöge: Leben und Wirken 1371–1705. Celle: Georg Ströher. ISBN 3-921744-05-8. OCLC 255990175.

External links[]

The Welfs

German nobility
Otto IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg House of Welf Cadet branch of the House of Este Born: - Died: 1446
Preceded by Bernard I	Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Prince of Lüneburg joint reign with brother Frederick the Pious 1434–1446	Succeeded by Frederick the Pious

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