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Otto, Count of Louvain

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Otto
Count of Louvain
Reign1038 – 1040
PredecessorHenry I
SuccessorLambert II
BornOtton de Louvain
2nd or 3rd decade, 11th century
Diedc. 1040
DynastyReginarids
FatherHenry I
ReligionCatholic

Otto was Count of Louvain from 1038 through 1040.[1][2] However, his countship is disputed by some sources which identify Lambert II as count at this time, although Lambert II was Otto's uncle, it is believe Otto reigned as count for some 2 years before his uncle was formally count.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Pedigree of Josselin" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  2. ^ Church, S. D. (2020). Anglo-Norman Studies XLII. Woodbridge: Boydell & Brewer. p. 136. ISBN 978-1-78327-532-8.
  3. ^ "Vita sanctae Gudilae auctore anonymo". Wikisource (in Latin). Retrieved 2025-02-16.