Career
Otto named himself Otto of Wittelsbach, after Wittelsbach Castle near Aichach. He was made Count of Wittelsbach in 1115 by his father. From 1116 onward, he served Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor and he was made Count palatine of Bavaria.
Otto named himself Otto of Wittelsbach, after Wittelsbach Castle near Aichach. He was made Count of Wittelsbach in 1115 by his father. From 1116 onward, he served Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor and he was made Count palatine of Bavaria.