Otto (Scheyern) von Scheyern (abt. 1020 - bef. 1072)

Born about 1020 in Schwaben, Bayern

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Descendants

Died before 4 Dec 1072 before about age 52 in Jerusalem [uncertain]

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Biography

Otto I, Count of Scheyern (some authors call him Otto II of Scheyern; c. 1020 – before 4 December 1072) was the most ancient ancestor of the House of Wittelsbach whose relation with the House can be properly verified.

He was possibly a younger son of Heinrich I, Count in the Pegnitz and an unnamed daughter of Kuno I, Count of Altdorf.

Otto was first married to Haziga of Diessen (the widow of Count Herman of Kastl) and later to an unknown daughter of Count Meginhardt of Reichersbeuern.

Research Notes

The attached portrait indicates a date of death of 1077 on the frame. That portrait also uses the name Otto II.

He was married to Haziga of Diessen, but whether she was his first or second wife is somewhat uncertain. His other profile (https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Scheyern-3) says she was the first wife, but many other sources say she was the second wife (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_I,_Count_of_Scheyern).

He is said to have died on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, but whether he actually made it to Jerusalem is uncertain.

Sources

• "Otto I, Count of Scheyern", Wikipedia, Otto I, Count of Scheyern, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_I,_Count_of_Scheyern