OTTO IV
1175 - 1218

Otto IV was Otto of Brunswick, or Otto Von Braunschweig in German. He was the nephew of Richard the Lionheart. His mom was Matilda, Richard's and John's sister. His father was Henry the Lion of Brunswick.

Otto was German king and Holy Roman emperor (1209 - 1215). But before he became all that, he was brought up at Richard's court in England. He even was made earl of York and count of Poitou and duke of Aquitaine.

Otto got beat by French Philip II at the Battle of Bouvines. He was excommunicated by Pope Innocent.