Otto VI, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel

Who is Otto VI, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel?

Otto VI, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel, nicknamed Otto the Short 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.

In 1267, his father died and Otto succeeded as Margrave, jointly with his brothers and cousins.

In 1286, he abdicated and became a Knight Templar. Later, he became a Cistercian monk.

In 1279, Otto married Hedwig, the daughter of King Rudolph I of Germany. This marriage remained childless.