Otto VI, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel
Otto VI, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel, nicknamed Otto the Short (c. 1255 – 1303 in Lehnin) was a member of the House of Ascania and co-ruler of Brandenburg. He was a son of Margrave Otto III and his wife, Beatrice of Bohemia.
Otto VI | |
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| Born | c. 1255 |
| Died | 1303 |
| Noble family | House of Ascania |
| Spouse(s) | Hedwig of Habsburg |
| Father | Otto III, Margrave of Brandenburg |
| Mother | Beatrice of Bohemia |
In 1267, his father died and Otto succeeded as margrave, jointly with his brothers and cousins.
In 1279, Otto married Hedwig, the daughter of King Rudolph I of Germany. This marriage remained childless.
In 1286, he abdicated and became a Knight Templar. Later, he became a Cistercian monk.
Otto VI, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel Born: c. 1255 Died: 1303 | ||
| Preceded by Otto III |
Margrave of Brandenburg 1267–1286 With: Otto IV, John II, Henry I, Conrad I, and Otto V |
Succeeded by Otto IV, Henry I, Conrad I, and Otto V |
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